Investors are looking for evidence Musk’s politics are hurting Tesla. It’s hard to find, but California might be turning against Musk—slowly.

Tesla's electric-vehicle registrations in California fell about 12% last year, according to industry data, indicating mounting challenges for the automaker in the key U.S. market.

Tesla’s (TSLA) electric vehicle registrations in California declined by about 12% last year, according to industry data. This downward trend is

Registration of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) in California plummeted by 11.6 percent in 2024, a new report has found. The company’s market share also dropped 7.6 percent last year, now holding just 52.

Tesla lost market share and saw a sales decline in California in 2024. Is Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump hurting sales?

For years, Tesla has been the undisputed heavyweight of California’s growing electric vehicle market. It’s dominated sales charts, crushed the competition, and made itself syn

While other business factors also came into play, Tesla likely lost business in California as a result of the role Elon Musk played in the U.S. election.

For years, Tesla has been a leader in the electric vehicle market. The company’s products have pushed envelopes, raised the bar, and generated unprecedented buzz – along with booming sales. However, the days of Tesla’s total dominance in the EV world may be drawing to a close.