Tesla's first-quarter registrations in California fell 15%, industry data shows


FILE PHOTO: The logo of Tesla adorns a Tesla Super Charging station in Saint-Herblain near Nantes, France, March 25, 2025. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo

(Reuters) -Tesla's electric vehicle registrations in California dropped 15.1% during the first quarter, according to industry data, signaling growing challenges for the Elon Musk-led automaker in the crucial U.S. market.

The company's quarterly sales globally fell 13% to the lowest in nearly three years, hurt by a backlash against CEO Musk, rising competition and as customers wait for a refresh of its highest-selling electric vehicle Model Y.

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