Tesla Sales Plummet Amid Boycotts Over Elon Musk's Political Views

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Tesla's sales fell sharply in the last three months, declining by 13% to 384,122, as boycotts over Elon Musk's political views continue to keep buyers away. This is a significant development considering expectations that anger with the company's billionaire CEO would have faded by now. The decline in sales suggests that rival electric-vehicle makers have taken advantage of Tesla's weakness, further indicating that the company's quarterly earnings report later this month could also disappoint. Despite some encouraging signs, such as sales of the Models 3 and Y reaching 373,728, exceeding analyst estimates, the overall report highlights big challenges facing the company.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tesla's sales plummeted by 13% to 384,122 in the last three months, a significant decline amid boycotts over Elon Musk's political views.
  • Sales of the Models 3 and Y totaled 373,728, exceeding analyst estimates of 356,000, but the overall report showed the company faces big challenges.
  • The competition from rival EV makers is especially fierce in Europe, where China's BYD has taken a significant bite out of Tesla's market share.
  • Tesla's sales fell 28% in 30 European countries in May, even as the overall market for electric vehicles expanded sharply.
  • The company's quarterly earnings report later this month is likely to be disappointing, given the decline in sales.
  • Musk's latest feud with Trump has pushed Tesla's stock down more than five percent, further exacerbating the company's challenges.

Statistics:

  • Sales of Tesla electric cars fell to 384,122 in April through June, down from 443,956 in the same three months last year.
  • Sales of the Models 3 and Y totalled 373,728, exceeding analyst estimates of 356,000.
  • Tesla's sales fell 13% in the last three months, a significant decline amid boycotts over Elon Musk's political views.
  • The company's sales fell 28% in 30 European countries in May, even as the overall market for electric vehicles expanded sharply.
  • Tesla's stock dropped more than five percent after Musk's latest feud with Trump.

Sources:

  • The Associated Press, "Tesla's sales fall sharply as Elon Musk's politics hurt brand"
  • European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, "European Car Sales"
  • Morningstar's Seth Goldstein, analyst commentary (exactly as mentioned in the original text)
  • The Associated Press 75454482 CAPTION(S): Tesla said its sales fell to 384,122 in April through June, down from 443,956 in the same three months last year.