Tesla’s sales in Germany take a nosedive after Elon Musk publicly supports far-right views, causing major backlash in Europe’s largest car market.

February numbers show the U.S. electric-car maker is struggling to attract buyers in the region. Mr. Musk’s politics aren’t helping.

Tesla sales have plunged in Germany over the past two months as its owner, Elon Musk, has become increasingly controversial

Elon Musk provoked a furious backlash in Germany after endorsing the far-right AfD party in the country's recent elections.

The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the federal government.

Tesla Inc.’s registrations plummeted in Germany last month as Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk irked voters taking part in the country’s closely contested federal election.

Tesla share value peaked last year at almost $480 but has now plummeted 45% as its CEO has waded into the political arena attached at the hip with Trump.

Elon Musk told investors to expect Tesla sales to grow this year. Plummeting sales in several countries complicates that goal.

Tesla has its second straight difficult month in Germany, as data released Wednesday showed that vehicle registrations fell 76% in February in Europe’s largest economy.