Tesla sales are plummeting in Europe, down nearly 50% in April. Meanwhile, other EVs are thriving. What’s behind the drop? Political controversy, protests, and a major brand problem.
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00:00Tesla is not doing so well in Europe. Its sales collapsed by almost 50% in April. Meanwhile,
00:06the rest of the EV market is booming. So why is this happening? Elon Musk's political ties,
00:14especially his support for Germany's far-right party, have sparked backlash. Protests, vandalism
00:21and a wave of bad press have followed Tesla across Europe. Even the refreshed Model Y hasn't helped.
00:28But companies like BMW, Renault and BMW, they're gaining ground. And BMW just passed Tesla as
00:37Europe's top EV seller. And for the first time ever, BYD beat Tesla in sales in Europe. Chinese
00:44EV makers are now putting real pressure on Musk. Musk says there's no issue with demand. But the data
00:52tells a different story.