This suggests that the reaction of consumers to Mr Musk’s antics are only one reason for falling sales. An updated Model Y, Tesla’s best-selling vehicle, has just gone on sale. In preparation Tesla ran down inventory of the old model, crimping supply. Customers have doubtless held off purchases until the new car is available.

That comes as many Tesla owners are looking to unload their cars as a sign of protest over Elon Musk’s actions at DOGE. Tesla’s stock price isn’t the only thing that has been plunging lately. Resale value on the manufacturer’s vehicles continues to fall,

Investment fallout. Tesla is weathering a perfect storm of financial turbulence and public relations challenges as its stock experiences a