Tesla sales plunge across Europe but rise in Ireland

Tesla also posted declines in France and the UK last month, meaning its sales fell in Europe’s three largest EV markets

Elon Musk’s intervention in Germany’s upcoming federal election likely factored in the result — a poll taken in mid-January found the CEO was viewed unfavourably, and that his political interventions were unwelcome. Picture: Stephen Lam

Tesla’s sales plummeted 59% last month in Germany, adding to indications that CEO Elon Musk’s political activities are hurting the carmaker’s business in major electric vehicle markets.

However, the company's sales rose in Ireland in January, more than doubling last January's figures in what is generally a low-selling month for the company.