Tesla sales halve as UK turns its back on Elon Musk

WorldCars
7 May 2025 • 2:13 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Tesla's UK car sales dropped 62 per cent in April 2025 compared to April 2024, the lowest in over two years.
  • This decline mirrors similar drops in other European markets, despite rising overall EV demand.
  • The company is launching a redesigned Model Y in June to address competition from European and Chinese EV makers.
  • Tesla's April sales in the UK totalled 536 vehicles, down from 1,404 in April 2024, resulting in a 9.3 per cent year-to-date EV market share.
  • Elon Musk's political affiliations and actions have sparked protests and vandalism targeting Tesla.

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