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Summary

Tesla's European sales are plummeting, with Germany seeing a 60% drop despite strong EV growth. Similar declines hit Norway, Sweden, and France.

While some blame the Osborne effect—buyers delaying purchases for a refreshed Model Y—Musk’s endorsement of Germany’s far-right AfD may also be repelling customers.

Online backlash has linked Tesla to fascist imagery. In contrast, UK sales fell only 7.8%, suggesting political factors play a role.

With strong domestic EV competition in Europe, Tesla’s reputation crisis could further hurt demand.

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Can we send another tesla to space with the musk rat tied to it?

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I always like to point out that Mr. "We Must Colonize Mars" is too chickenshit to get on one of his own rockets. Even motherfucking Bezos had enough balls to do that.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Not even just him, but a whole group of other rich people and celebrities.

[–] andrew_bidlaw 11 points 1 day ago

OceanGate happened too soon and with wrong people.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Strap him to the heatsheild on the next starship flight.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

still too close. send the sob on a Voyager parts replacement mission.

nevermind. thats probably one more step on the path to v'ger.