Tesla faces a number of challenges in Europe including continued intense competition and brand damage from Elon Musk's political involvement.

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New European car registrations of Tesla vehicles totaled 8,837 in July, down 40% year-on-year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, or ACEA.

BYD recorded 13,503 new registrations in July, up 225% annually.

Elon Musk’s automaker faces a number of challenges in Europe, including intense ongoing competition and reputational damage to the brand.

  • Azal@pawb.socialEnglish
    51·
    5 days ago

    Hey, Tesla is a champion in some categories.

    Like you’re statistically more likely to die burning to death in a Tesla Cybertruck than a Ford Pinto. That’s a record that has been held for 45 years.

    • NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      4 days ago

      Ah ya, i remember that article. The one where the author used the cyber truck being blown up by a person using fireworks and the limited sales / fires to get to that conclusion the fireworks allowed.