Tesla is finished in Germany: 94% won’t buy a Tesla car

A new survey shows that 94 percent of over 100,000 Germans surveyed would not consider buying a Tesla.

Only three percent of respondents are considering buying a Tesla.

The survey was conducted by major German news site T-Online and marks a historic low point in Tesla’s reputation in Germany.

The survey comes shortly after it was reported that Tesla’s February sales fell by 76 percent in the country.

In comparison, the number of newly registered electric cars from other manufacturers in Germany increased by 32 percent during the same period, reaching 55,490 units, according to data from EV-Volumes.

This paints a picture of a growing interest in electric cars in general, but with a marked dislike for Tesla in particular.

Elon Musk’s behavior backfires

According to industry analysts, the decline in popularity is partly caused by Elon Musk’s public appearances and political involvement.

Critics point out that Musk’s behavior and certain statements have damaged Tesla’s brand in Germany.

Among other things, his support for the right-wing AfD party has been met with skepticism, and his gestures at Trump’s inauguration have been seen as offensive by many.

Tesla has seen strong growth in Europe in the past, but the current developments in Germany could have long-term consequences.

Not only because Germany is one of the largest car markets in Europe.

Even among voters who traditionally support the AfD, support for Tesla is low, further limiting the company’s prospects in the country.

Musk is being called on to resign

Several commentators are now suggesting that Elon Musk’s unrestrained behavior and political comments are hurting Tesla so much that a possible solution could be for him to step down as CEO.

Analysts believe that this may be the only way to restore trust among both consumers and investors.

However, such a decision has not been confirmed or hinted at by Musk himself and seems highly unlikely at this moment.

For now, Tesla is being overtaken on its own turf in the German market, where competitors continue to increase their market share while Tesla faces headwinds from both political and consumer fronts.