The company reported a 13 percent plunge in sales on Wednesday in another sign that Musk’s embrace of President Trump and far-right politicians in Europe has had a deep and enduring hit to Tesla’s brand appeal.

Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months compared to a year earlier as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep buyers away

Tesla's European sales have now fallen for five straight months as customers switch to cheaper Chinese EVs and, in some cases, protest against Tesla CEO Elon Musk's politics. The revised Model Y is meant to revamp the company's ageing model range as traditional automakers and Chinese rivals launch EVs at a rapid pace amid trade tensions.