Popularity has plummeted in markets like Germany, a country still haunted by its fascist past, where Tesla's share of EV sales plummeted to just 3.7% last month versus 14% a year earlier.

Tesla sales careened lower in Germany in January, as sales of the electric vehicle company headed by Elon Musk tumble across Europe.

The U.S. electric car company’s sales are sliding across Europe, amid what many see as interference in local affairs by Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk.

Tesla’s (TSLA) sales in Germany plummeted 59% in January after only 1,277 new cars were registered, the lowest monthly total since July 2021.

Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump has impacted Tesla. The company is facing falling sales in key markets and increased competition. Tesla's stock has dropped from $480 to around $350.

Tesla sold almost 60% fewer cars in Germany in January than in the year-earlier period, as the U.S. electric vehicle maker faces a test of popularity amid headline-grabbing political involvement by its billionaire CEO Elon Musk.

Elon Musk's Tesla has seen a huge drop in sales in a number of European countries in recent weeks as the billionaire's involvement in politics has taken a toll on his business

Tesla sales have plummeted across Europe amid fears owner Elon Musk's political affiliations are causing motorists to turn away from the electric vehicle brand. The latest sales data from across the continent show a staggering 59.

Tesla cars were sold remarkably less across Europe in recent months. This is remarkable since the electric car market remained stable or even grew significantly. In Belgium, for example, 45% fewer Tesla cars were sold in January 2025 compared to January 2024.