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Tesla sales plummet in France amid Musk’s support for European far-right parties. (www.rfi.fr)
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Sales of Tesla cars slumped in five European countries in January, but the decline has been particularly sharp in France – with a drop of 63 percent.

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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

One explanation for the decline is Tesla's failure to launch a new mainstream model since the Model Y in 2021. Meanwhile, its European and Chinese rivals have brought out a range of more affordable products, better adapted to local preferences.

France has also decreased subsidies for EV purchases, making Tesla's premium models far less affordable.