GreenCarNewsBreaks – Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) Market Cap Drops Below $1 Trillion as Stock Declines on Weak European Sales
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has experienced a significant decline in its market capitalization, falling below the $1 trillion mark for the first time since November 2024. This downturn is primarily due to a substantial 45% drop in European sales in January, where Tesla sold 9,945 vehicles compared to 18,090 in the same period last year. This decline starkly contrasts with the overall 37.3% increase in electric vehicle sales across Europe during the same timeframe. Additionally, CEO Elon Musk's involvement with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE") has sparked protests and raised concerns about potential damage to Tesla's brand image,…