Tesla’s electric car sales are crashing hard around the world. New numbers show the company lost over half its sales in Germany, Australia, and China this year. This comes after years of Elon Musk pushing politics instead of focusing on building better cars. Meanwhile, China’s BYD is eating Tesla’s lunch with cheaper, smarter vehicles.
In Germany, Tesla sales dropped 76% in February. Musk’s public support for the AfD party before elections turned off many buyers. German EV sales actually grew overall, but Tesla got left in the dust. The same happened in Norway and Sweden, where sales fell over 40%. Musk’s meddling in European politics backfired big time.
Australia saw Tesla sales crash 65% this year. The new Model Y’s high price tag didn’t help. Even the cheaper Model 3 flopped, with sales down 81%. Musk’s moves to slash government jobs through his Trump administration role likely hurt his brand with Aussie buyers.
China is the biggest disaster. Tesla sales there fell 49% while BYD’s jumped 90%. Chinese cars now have better self-driving tech and batteries. Experts say Tesla looks like a “laggard” compared to China’s homegrown EVs. Musk’s focus on politics distracted him from keeping up with real innovation.
Musk’s partnership with Trump is tanking Tesla’s reputation. Violent protests broke out at dealerships, with radicals attacking stores over Musk’s government cuts. FBI is investigating fires and vandalism. Even loyal customers are ditching Teslas – US trade-ins hit record highs this month.
The “Tesla Takedown” protests spread nationwide. Angry activists demand boycotts over Musk shrinking federal agencies. His DOGE department layoffs sparked outrage. Trump tried helping by buying a Tesla, but the stunts aren’t working. Stock prices crashed 36% this year despite a recent small rebound.
Chinese rivals aren’t just winning on price. BYD’s “God’s Eye” tech beats Tesla’s cameras-only approach. While Musk cuts corners, China invests in lasers and lidar. American innovation is losing ground as Tesla chases robotaxis instead of real cars.
The future looks grim. Analysts predict worse sales next quarter. Between Musk’s toxic politics and China’s dominance, Tesla faces extinction unless it refocuses on making cars – not headlines. Conservatives warn this collapse shows what happens when CEOs put activism over business.
