India, March 25 -- Tesla Inc. (TSLA) sales in the European Union (EU) dropped for a second consecutive month in February, even as overall new electric vehicle registrations increased.
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, Tesla EU new car registrations, which serve as a proxy for sales, slipped 47% year-over-year to 11,743 cars in February, a month after they dropped 50%.
Meanwhile, battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations in the bloc jumped nearly 24% overall.
Tesla has faced criticism for its aging vehicle lineup, along with growing backlash against CEO Elon Musk. In the U.S., his ties to the Trump administration have sparked controversy, while in Europe, his recent endorsement of Germany's far-right Alte...