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Tesla’s registrations in France dropped 63% in January, their lowest since August 2022, far outpacing the broader total EV sales' 0.5% decline.

Tesla registrations across EU countries fell 13% last year, with Germany accounting for much of the decline.

Sales in Germany, Tesla’s biggest European market, also fell 41% last year due to an aging lineup, competition, and subsidy cuts.

CEO Elon Musk’s political involvement, including support for Germany’s far-right party, may be affecting demand.

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[–] Damage@feddit.it 12 points 4 days ago (3 children)

There's another factor that jumps to mind when I think of cars in France: they buy A LOT of French cars! I don't have any statistical data, but it feels like half of the cars on their roads are French... And now that their manufacturers' offer of EVs is starting to flesh out, they probably prefer buying "local".

[–] Horsey@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago (4 children)

Was in France for 3 weeks on holiday and saw almost exclusively Citroën, Renault, and Peugeot. My rental car was a Renault E Tech and after driving it,I looked into importing one to the USA (sadly it’s not possible for regulatory reasons).

[–] FelixCress@lemmy.world 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Renault E Tech and after driving it,I looked into importing one to the USA (sadly it’s not possible for regulatory reasons).

That's hilarious taking into account European standards are stricter than US. US industry clearly don't like competition.

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[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 7 points 3 days ago

Any day now, Elon Musk’s failures will catch up with him and then we can dance on his grave of failure.

Stupid nerd who never accomplished anything!

[–] rxbudian@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 days ago

Couldn't happen to a "better" man

[–] GissaMittJobb@lemmy.ml 9 points 4 days ago

Not a large drop enough, let's make that 100% please

[–] scala@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

Good keep it going!

[–] potate@lemmy.ca 7 points 4 days ago

I waited until I could get my hands on a Hyundai EV because I couldn't stomach Musk. A buddy is currently considering a used Tesla because prices have cratered - but is factoring in the cost of several large 'Musk Sucks' stickers to plaster all over it.

[–] vga@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Well, I think I'm pulling the plug too finally and offloading my Tesla to some poor shmuck. Just too many things.

I hope some dealership will give me money for it.

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