"Tesla's brand has suffered due to CEO Elon Musk's controversial political stances, contributing to significant declines in global sales, especially in Europe and China."
"In China, Tesla's sales plummeted by 15%, while Europe faced a 36% drop in Germany and 45% in the UK, despite an overall EV market rise."
"Norway stands out with a 213% increase in Tesla sales, primarily driven by the popularity of the Model Y, but sentiment is mixed due to Musk's politics."
"43% of Norwegians indicate they would avoid purchasing a Tesla due to political reasons tied to Musk's associations, impacting potential sales further."
Tesla is facing significant challenges with declining sales worldwide, particularly illustrated by a 15% decrease in China and 36% and 45% drops in Germany and the UK, respectively. These declines occur despite an overall rise in EV registrations across Europe. However, Norway shows an unexpected surge with a 213% increase in Tesla sales, driven by the Model Y's popularity. The growth is somewhat tainted by political backlash against CEO Elon Musk, as 43% of potential buyers in Norway shy away from purchasing Tesla vehicles for political reasons.
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