Since reaching an all-time high in December on the back of the euphoria felt when President Donald Trump won the 2024 election and named Tesla CEO Elon Musk head of the Department of Government Efficiency,

Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in E.V.-friendly places like Norway.

Tesla delivered 13 per cent fewer cars in the first quarter of this year, it has said, amid growing backlash to Elon Musk. The company is facing a host of problems, including criticism of chief executive Musk’s role in the Trump government as well as increased competition and an aging line up of electric vehicles.