New Delhi, May 27 -- Electric vehicle maker Tesla's car sales across Europe fell by half in April, according to data released on Tuesday, May 27, by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA).

The latest data indicates how much the Tesla brand is suffering because of the backlash against billionaire CEO Elon Musk over his far-right views.

As per ACEA data, sales of Tesla vehicles in 32 European countries plunged 49 per cent to 7,261 last month from 14,228 in the same period a year ago.

The EV maker has been reeling from protests and boycotts over Musk wading into politics, but it also faces other factors including an aging model lineup and intensifying competition from rival electric vehicle brands.

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