Tesla Sales Drop 12% In California: Is Elon Musk's Support For Donald Trump Hurting EV Sales?
1. Tesla's sales in California decreased by 12% in 2024. 2. Overall U.S. EV sales hit a record 1.3 million, but Tesla's market share fell. 3. Political ties of Musk to Trump may harm Tesla's brand perception. 4. Model 3 and Model Y experienced significant sales drops compared to last year. 5. Tesla's brand value declined by $15 billion from 2024 to 2025.