Tesla’s Struggles Contrast with Musk’s $29 Billion Windfall
Tesla faces mounting challenges as registrations plummet 41.6% in Europe despite broader EV market growth. The decline follows a first-half 2025 sales spiral, with supply constraints for the new Model Y masking deeper systemic issues.
China's critical market shows similar strain, with July sales of China-made EVs dropping 8.4% year-over-year. This reverses June's fragile gains that briefly interrupted an eight-month losing streak.
Consumer backlash compounds Tesla's woes, with CEO Elon Musk's political entanglements driving brand defections. The tension between corporate performance and executive compensation reaches new heights as Musk secures a $29 billion payday amidst operational headwinds.