September 2, 2025

Tesla is on a rough ride in Europe! For the eighth month straight in August, Tesla’s sales dropped. What’s shaking up the electric car scene? The big rival is none other than Chinese EV champ BYD, stepping on Tesla’s toes with fierce competition. But that’s not all. Tesla’s boss, Elon Musk, is stirring the pot with his political views, leading to some unhappy customers turning away. The company did see some small wins in countries like Norway, Spain, and Portugal, where sales got a little boost. Still, these bright spots are like tiny sparks against the dark clouds of falling numbers elsewhere. Tesla is also battling a limited variety of cars in Europe and a slump in used car prices. This means fewer people are rushing to buy Tesla cars, making life tough for the US electric vehicle giant. All these challenges show that Tesla’s journey in Europe is getting bumpier with each passing month. Will Elon Musk and Tesla find a way to win back Europe’s heart? Only time will tell!

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