Teslas that have been sold or traded in during the backlash against the company’s chief executive have become bargains on lots.
La implicación de Musk en la política de derecha contribuyó a una caída del 13 por ciento en las entregas en el primer trimestre, incluyendo fuertes descensos en lugares favorables a los vehículos eléctricos como Noruega.
Elon Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to fewer deliveries in Norway the first quarter, though other factors also played a role.
President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk’s car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.
Under pressure from federal regulators, the company has agreed to recall two million cars to update its driver-assistance system. The cars will be updated over cellular networks.
Tesla shifted to selling cars entirely online in 2019. Now, some established automakers, like Ford, are talking about taking a similar approach.