Tesla faces a number of challenges in Europe including continued intense competition and brand damage from Elon Musk's political involvement.

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New European car registrations of Tesla vehicles totaled 8,837 in July, down 40% year-on-year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, or ACEA.

BYD recorded 13,503 new registrations in July, up 225% annually.

Elon Musk’s automaker faces a number of challenges in Europe, including intense ongoing competition and reputational damage to the brand.

  • masterspace@lemmy.caEnglish
    41·
    2 days ago

    Their cars really aren’t. We rented one in Scotland and it was really nice and felt like any other car I’ve driven.

    • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
      32·
      2 days ago

      A few days rental tells you nothing about the quality and reliability of a vehicle. Neither do automotive journalist reviews. They never talk about reliability. Australians are not happy with BYDs, even after only 2 years.

      • 𝚝𝚛𝚔@aussie.zoneEnglish
        2·
        2 days ago

        Australians are not happy with BYDs, even after only 2 years.

        Source?

        I’m Australian with a BYD and I still like ours.

      • teamevil@lemmy.worldEnglish
        41·
        2 days ago

        That’s not true, I know GM made absolutely shit cars and every time I ended up in a rental one, I was reminded why I’d never own a GM. But their SUVs are nice when I’m in one, I’ll never buy one though.