United Kingdom, May 30 -- Tesla sales continue to slump in Europe.

The electric car manufacturer has seen a stark decline in sales in Europe over recent months, amid a backlash against Elon Musk - the CEO of Tesla - and his high-profile involvement with Donald Trump's US government.

Russ Mould, of the investment broker AJ Bell, said: "At the weekend, Chinese rival BYD slashed prices on several of its models in the world's second largest economy - making the difference between the price tag on its vehicles versus Tesla's particularly stark.

"Tesla sales continue to slump in Europe - halving in April according to the latest data. Given this came against a backdrop of a meaningful increase in European electric vehicle sales more broadly, ...