Tesla faces a number of challenges in Europe including continued intense competition and brand damage from Elon Musk's political involvement.

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New European car registrations of Tesla vehicles totaled 8,837 in July, down 40% year-on-year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, or ACEA.

BYD recorded 13,503 new registrations in July, up 225% annually.

Elon Musk’s automaker faces a number of challenges in Europe, including intense ongoing competition and reputational damage to the brand.

  • Grizzlyboy@lemmy.zipEnglish
    41·
    12 hours ago

    Forgot about VW, BMW, Audi, Skoda, Mercedes, Renault, Peugeot, Opel(vauxhall for some), Volvo and a ton more.

    • Huschke@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      10 hours ago

      Volvo is not European anymore. It’s owned by a Chinese Holding Group.

    • vga@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      13·
      12 hours ago

      I’ve test driven some of those you listed and no, they’re not better.

      • dependencyinjection@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        3·
        6 hours ago

        Fuck off mate.

        My Mercedes is leaps and bounds better than a Tesla in quality control, attention to detail, comfort, and support / aftercare.

        Starting to think you’re Elon at this point.

      • Grizzlyboy@lemmy.zipEnglish
        1·
        9 hours ago

        I’ve owned several and Tesla is like driving a heap of shit compared to proper cars. QC is laughably shit.