Investors are looking for evidence Musk’s politics are hurting Tesla. It’s hard to find, but California might be turning against Musk—slowly.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares initially shrugged off a weak earnings report before the stock got caught in the trade-war sell-off. The electric vehicle (EV) maker had a tough year in 2024, although Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk continues to be very upbeat about the future.

Tesla’s (TSLA) electric vehicle registrations in California declined by about 12% last year, according to industry data. This downward trend is

While other business factors also came into play, Tesla likely lost business in California as a result of the role Elon Musk played in the U.S. election.

The Tesla Model 3 was the second-best selling electric vehicle in California again, but saw a dramatic reduction in deliveries from 82,786 in 2023 to 53,056. Tesla’s global sale

For years, Tesla has been the undisputed heavyweight of California’s growing electric vehicle market. It’s dominated sales charts, crushed the competition, and made itself syn

For years, Tesla has been a leader in the electric vehicle market. The company’s products have pushed envelopes, raised the bar, and generated unprecedented buzz – along with booming sales. However, the days of Tesla’s total dominance in the EV world may be drawing to a close.

Tesla's electric-vehicle registrations in California fell about 12 per cent last year, according to industry data, indicating mounting challenges for the automaker in the key US market.While high interest rates,