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Tesla sales plummet in France amid Musk’s support for European far-right parties. (www.rfi.fr)
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Sales of Tesla cars slumped in five European countries in January, but the decline has been particularly sharp in France – with a drop of 63 percent.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

The new models stir up bad memories.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

TeSSla?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

That model even has hardwood on the floor.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

He doesn't care. He's looting the US government now

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

Wait until he starts sueing people for not buying his cars.

[–] sbv 3 points 2 weeks ago

One explanation for the decline is Tesla's failure to launch a new mainstream model since the Model Y in 2021. Meanwhile, its European and Chinese rivals have brought out a range of more affordable products, better adapted to local preferences.

France has also decreased subsidies for EV purchases, making Tesla's premium models far less affordable.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

"He's doing a great job, we should give him another $56 billion" -- Tesla board members.