Tesla posted lower sales across five EU countries as competitors with newer models gained and polls show public opinion souring on CEO Musk.

EV automaker announced some pretty dismal numbers, including a net year-over-year sales decline and weak earnings numbers that included a 71% dip in net income to $2.3 billion. Despite signs pointing downwards,

Tesla cars were sold remarkably less across Europe in recent months. This is remarkable since the electric car market remained stable or even grew significantly. In Belgium, for example, 45% fewer Tesla cars were sold in January 2025 compared to January 2024.