Tesla Inc.’s sales plummeted 59% last month in Germany, adding to indications that Chief Executive Officer’s Elon Musk political activities are hurting the carmaker’s business in major electric vehicle markets.

The U.S. electric car company’s sales are sliding across Europe, amid what many see as interference in local affairs by Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk.

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is one of the largest electric vehicle companies in the world, but it could be facing sales declines in parts of the world due to CEO Elon Musk's deeper push into politics. What Happened: In recent weeks,

Tesla posted lower sales across five EU countries as competitors with newer models gained and polls show public opinion souring on CEO Musk.

Popularity has plummeted in markets like Germany, a country still haunted by its fascist past, where Tesla's share of EV sales plummeted to just 3.7% last month versus 14% a year earlier.

Elon Musk's Tesla has seen a huge drop in sales in a number of European countries in recent weeks as the billionaire's involvement in politics has taken a toll on his business

Tesla sales have plummeted across Europe amid fears owner Elon Musk's political affiliations are causing motorists to turn away from the electric vehicle brand. The latest sales data from across the continent show a staggering 59.

Tesla cars were sold remarkably less across Europe in recent months. This is remarkable since the electric car market remained stable or even grew significantly. In Belgium, for example, 45% fewer Tesla cars were sold in January 2025 compared to January 2024.