Mon Mar 10 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Tesla’s German Sales Plummet Amidst Musk’s Controversial Politics
**BERLIN/NEW YORK** – Tesla’s sales in Germany plummeted by 76 percent in February compared to the same period last year, marking a significant drop in a wider European slump. This sharp decline, reported by the German Association of the Automotive Industry, follows two consecutive months of falling sales in the country and has contributed to a more than 40 percent drop in Tesla’s share price since its December peak.
The downturn is attributed not only to weakening overall demand but also to growing negative sentiment surrounding CEO Elon Musk’s increasingly controversial political stances. Musk’s vocal support for far-right parties in Europe and his controversial comments on Germany’s historical responsibility have alienated potential customers in a market considered the largest for electric vehicles in Europe. His actions have also fueled a backlash from activists, with campaigns underway in London and Strasbourg urging boycotts of Tesla and its X (formerly Twitter) platform. Incidents of vandalism, including a suspected arson attack on Tesla vehicles in France, further highlight the growing animosity.
The recent fall in Tesla’s share price erases gains made following the 2020 US presidential election, when investors anticipated that Musk’s proximity to the Trump administration would benefit the company. While Tesla shares saw a slight uptick on Wednesday, the German sales figures underscore the significant challenges the company faces amidst a growing public relations crisis fueled by its CEO’s controversial political activities.
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