Tesla Europe sales decline by 49 % with the continuing repercussions of Elon Musk Brand

European sales Timing Vehicles decreased in April, as the US electric maker continued to face reputation damage at the regional level and high competition.

Tesla 7261 cars in Europe sold in April, a 49 % decrease on an annual basis, according to the European auto manufacturers (ACEA). This decrease came even with 34.1 % annual electric car sales annually in April.

I faced Tesla Brand damage During the past few months due to the CEO Elon MuskPolitician with US President Donald Trump, with protests in Tesla agents all over Europe in March.

Tesla sales started about 40 % on an annual basis during the January to April period.

The company launched an upgraded version of the Y Model Y SPORTS Atility this year, but the total car assortment is still old, with no new collective market that has been revealed so far.

Meanwhile, Tesla continues to fight the increasing competition from traditional car manufacturers as well as aggressive Chinese players. Last week, separate car giant data showed BYD sold more pure electric cars in Europe from Tesla For the first time.

European consumers also show a preference for hybrid electric cars – small battery cars that are still mainly on traditional fuel. ACEA data showed that hybrid electric cars represent a little more than 35 % of the total European car market.

Tesla does not have any hybrid electric cars on the market, only selling full battery -run vehicles.

Investors questioned Musk’s dedication to Tesla because of his time to advice to Trump and his role, which leads the so -called government efficiency. Musk said in the latest Call of profits Tesla His time, which he spends in the operation of Duji, will decrease significantly by the end of May, but he plans to devote a “day or two per week” to be dedicated to government work.

The technical billionaire added In a recent public speech that he is committed to the leadership of Tesla over the next five years.

– Ashley Capot of CNBC contributed to this report.