Tesla's sales in California last year significantly declined, possibly related to Musk's support for Trump's campaign

Zhitong
2025.02.03 17:50

Tesla's new car registration numbers in California, USA, decreased in all four quarters of last year, with sales of its second most important model plummeting by 36% for the year. According to data from the California New Car Dealers Association, Tesla's sales in California fell by nearly 8% in the fourth quarter and by 12% for the entire year; California remains the largest electric vehicle market in the United States. Despite Tesla adding a fifth model to its product lineup last year—the polarizing Cybertruck—registration numbers still declined. While more common business factors played a role, including the upgrade of the Model 3 series at the beginning of the year, the company may have also lost some business in California's automotive market due to its CEO Elon Musk's active role in the U.S. elections. The annual registration numbers for the Model 3 dropped by more than one-third

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