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# Tesla sales crash in Europe; Musk’s Trump ties deepen company turmoil
- URL: https://www.europeans.today/2025/04/25/tesla-sales-crash-in-europe-musks-trump-ties-deepen-company-turmoil/
- Published: 2025-04-25T00:05:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-25T23:03:24.000Z
- Description: Tesla’s Q1 profits plunged as global sales weakened, European markets faltered, and political controversies swirled — Musk promises to refocus efforts to steady Tesla’s position in a tightening EV race.
- Author: TODAY
- Tags: Tesla, Latest News, Elon Musk, Carmakers, Electric Cars, Cars, Transport

[Tesla](https://www.europeans.today/tag/tesla/)’s latest financial results reveal a turbulent start to 2025, with net profits collapsing by more than **70%** compared to last year. Between January and March, global profits totalled $409 million (**£308.5 million**) — down sharply from $1.4 billion (**£1.06 billion**) a year earlier — marking the second consecutive annual first-quarter decline after a **45%** drop in 2024.

  
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The company’s European outlook was particularly bleak. Tesla’s quarterly sales tumbled by approximately **62%** in Germany, **55%** in Sweden and Denmark, almost **50%** in the Netherlands, and **41%** in France. The UK was the sole bright spot, posting a modest **3.5%** rise in registrations. However, Tesla’s market share there also shrank by over four percentage points to **10.7%**.

  
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Observers attribute Tesla’s woes to intensified competition from Chinese manufacturers, slowing electric vehicle (EV) demand, and political controversies surrounding CEO [Elon Musk](https://www.europeans.today/tag/elon-musk/)’s advisory role in Donald Trump’s administration. Musk addressed concerns during a call with investors: “Starting next month, I will be allocating far more of my time to Tesla now that the major work of establishing the Department of Government Efficiency is done.”

Despite the profit slump, Tesla remained dominant in the US EV market, selling **128,100** units in the first quarter — more than the next top ten EV brands combined. Ford followed distantly, with **22,550** units sold, reflecting an **11.5%** year-on-year increase.

The figures underscore a crucial challenge for Tesla: preserving market leadership as public sentiment shifts and global competition intensifies. The coming months will test whether Musk’s renewed focus can steer Tesla back to firmer ground.

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