Is it the Musk effect? Tesla sales slump in Australia and Europe:
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Tesla Sales Drop Sharply in Europe and AustraliaTesla's Australian sales fell by one-third in January 2025 amid rising competition and Musk's political controversies.
Key FactsFeb 6, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
- Tesla experienced significant sales declines across Europe and Australia in January 2025.
- In Australia, Model 3 sales dropped 62%, while Model Y sales grew 21% year-on-year.
- Elon Musk’s political involvement and support for far-right groups have negatively impacted public opinion in Europe.
- The company faces intensified competition from cheaper Chinese EVs and a lack of new models since 2020.
We have foreign interference laws in this country and Australian elections are a matter for Australians.— Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented in an interview about Musk's interference in Australian elections.
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