Tesla in the crisis? Elon Musk polarized, but the problems are somewhere else – Diepresse.com

Elon Musk It has not only polarized since his role as the top efficiency consultant by US President Donald Trump. His commitment to the Republican President, his rhetoric – and also some gestures – ensure more than just frowning in some political observers. And at the same time Musk experiences electric car companies Tesla a massive drop in sales. In the USA – but especially in Europe. In the first quarter of 2025, Tesla was able to deliver around 336,700 vehicles. That is almost 13 percent less than in the first quarter of 2024.

Sales in Europe drop even more dramatic. From January 2024 to January 2025, the approvals in Austria decreased by 42 percent. In February 2025, only 262 Teslas were re -registered, which corresponds to a decline of 70.1 percent compared to the previous year. And yet: At the same time, the Model Y in Austria was still the best -selling electric car in Austria between January and March 2025 – but only just in front of the BYD Seal.

Timo Völker, department head of the « press », explains in the « Press » podcast what role the group’s product policy plays in the weakening sales figures. The learner and catchy competition also contributes to this. Is the role of politics negligible here?

Guest: Timo Völker, head of the Motor department, « Die Presse »
Host: Klemens Patek
Cut: AudioFunnel/Dominik Lanterdinger

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