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Tesla car sales in France drop to lowest first-quarter in four years


Market share drops as Tesla cedes ground to BYD and other Chinese brands

The billionaire CEO, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, has stirred controversy by courting far-right parties in Europe, which has added to Tesla’s sales slump ahead of the much-anticipated launch of its new Model Y mid-size SUV. Analysts expect data from France and other key European markets on Tuesday to provide an important indication of the group’s performance in the quarter and consumer sentiment towards the brand. In response to Mr Musk’s right-wing activism, Tesla cars have also become targets for vandalism across several countries.

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