Tesla, Australia and Elon Musk

Add Australia to the list of countries where Tesla sales are sliding
Tesla sales dropped 71% year over year in Australia in February, joining a number of recent countries with slumping Tesla sales.
Tesla sales plummet in more countries as drivers turn against Elon Musk
Data from Australia ’s Electric Vehicle Council reveals a 35 per cent drop in Tesla sales in the four months following President Donald Trump's election compared to the same period the previous year. Recent incidents of vandalism targeting Teslas in Australia and New Zealand further suggest a backlash against Mr Musk's political stance.
Tesla Sales Plummet in Australia, But is Elon Musk Really To Blame?
It’s been a tough few months for Elon Musk’s fabled car company as Tesla sales have continued to struggle against mounting competition from Chinese-owned brands. At the same time, Musk’s
Elon Musk's foray into politics met with protest that's hurting Tesla worldwide
From protests at more than 50 Tesla showrooms across the US, and bumper stickers on Australian Teslas from embarrassed owners, to cheeky UK bus stop advertisements critical of boss Elon Musk — the criticism and condemnation appears to be gathering pace.
Tesla sales slumping in Germany as Elon Musk's politics fuel protests
Elon Musk's far-right leanings appear to be damaging the reputation of his electric cars in Germany, where Tesla sales have fallen sharply and some owners have reported being targeted by protesters. With a gesture seen by many as a Nazi salute at the inauguration of US President Donald Trump,
Vandalism, weak sales hit Tesla in Australia and New Zealand
When Australian Dick Friend bought a Tesla in 2015, he was so impressed with its environmental credentials and performance ...
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Declining demand, vandalism dent Tesla sales in Australia and New Zealand
Tesla owners in Australia and New Zealand continue to swear by the EV’s performance, quality and range but have openly ...
Here’s How Tesla’s Sales Have Been Hit Around the World
Looking at Germany, the largest market for EVs in the E.U., the country saw a 30% year-over-year rise in electric vehicle ...
Australia Tesla sales slump by 70 per cent in February 2025
Tesla’s Australian sales slide has continued, with the brand recording a significant reduction in sales last month compared ...
Tesla's EV sales are plummeting – as used Model Y and Model 3 prices crash to bargain levels
The picture looks even gloomier when you consider that in both the Norwegian and German markets, overall EV adoption has ...
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Tesla stock in freefall? JP Morgan predicts a 50% drop
Tesla has seen sales decline globally and JP Morgan has predicted a YoY sales decline for the EV maker this year.
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Sinking in: Tesla EV sales are tanking in Australia
The 72% plunge for Tesla is nearly double the broader drop in Australian EV sales for the month, down around 37%.
Amid growing disgust at Elon Musk, Tesla owners sell up worldwide
Tesla sales have plummeted in Australia and New Zealand, coinciding with owner Elon Musk's increased involvement in the Trump ...
The Tesla brand is in trouble. But does Musk care?
Would-be customers are walking away from Tesla in droves, but it’s a price the world’s richest man is willing to pay for ...