Investors are looking for evidence Musk’s politics are hurting Tesla. It’s hard to find, but California might be turning against Musk—slowly.

Tesla's electric-vehicle registrations in California fell about 12% last year, according to industry data, indicating mounting challenges for the automaker in the key U.S. market.

Tesla’s (TSLA) electric vehicle registrations in California declined by about 12% last year, according to industry data. This downward trend is

Tesla sold 203,221 vehicles in California last year, down from 230,010 in 2023. Due to the decline in sales, Tesla’s market share dropped from 60.1% to 7.6%. The Model Y was California’s best-seller, delivering twice as many units as the RAV4.

The Tesla Model 3 was the second-best selling electric vehicle in California again, but saw a dramatic reduction in deliveries from 82,786 in 2023 to 53,056. Tesla’s global sale

For years, Tesla has been a leader in the electric vehicle market. The company’s products have pushed envelopes, raised the bar, and generated unprecedented buzz – along with booming sales. However, the days of Tesla’s total dominance in the EV world may be drawing to a close.