Tesla sales have fallen by a staggering 50% in the first three months of the year as the backlash over Elon Musk’s role in the US government continues. Industry data shows sales of electric cars fell to just 36,000 units in the first quarter of 2025 in 27 European countries according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association.

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning in 2003. Elon Musk joined in 2004 as an investor. He later became a co-founder through a legal settlement. Musk then actively promoted himself as the visionary leader.