Summary

Tesla’s sales in Europe collapsed in April, plunging over 50% in several countries despite an overall 23.9% rise in EU EV sales.

Sweden saw an 81% drop, the Netherlands 73.8%, and France 59%.

The refreshed Model Y failed to revive interest as buyers turned to alternatives, citing CEO Elon Musk’s controversies or superior competitors.

Tesla’s Q1 EU market share fell from 2.4% to 1.3%. Including the UK and EFTA, sales dropped 37.3%. Globally, 2024 was Tesla’s worst delivery year in two years, raising doubts about a near-term recovery.

  • lagoon8622@sh.itjust.works
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    9 hours ago

    Teslas are great EVs

    Are they though? I would never buy a Tesla, I would buy an Ioniq in a heartbeat though

    Edit: this is not a criticism, I agree with your comment. Just a discussion. I would argue that Tesla is way behind on tech

    • Tja@programming.dev
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      3 hours ago

      They are quite good, at least those with a steering wheel. Roomy, very efficient, very little maintenance, great performance, fun to drive, good charging network, nice software. Aren’t perfect or maybe not even the best these days but it would be a shame to have a couple millions cars go to the landfill because of one Nazi.