Amid growing disgust at Elon Musk, Tesla owners sell up worldwide

Tesla sales have plummeted in Australia and New Zealand, coinciding with owner Elon Musk's increased involvement in the Trump administration.
An Australian Tesla owner, Dick Friend, is divesting from the company due to disapproval of Mr Musk's political affiliations.
Tesla sales in Australia dropped 35 per cent after Donald Trump's election. They were already down 17 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Vandalism targeting Teslas has increased in both Australia and New Zealand, mirroring protests in the US following Mr Musk throwing his support behind far-right parties in Europe.
A decline in sales is also evident in New Zealand, reflecting a broader downturn in the electric vehicle sector after government subsidies were removed.