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Tesla’s Sales Fall 76% in Germany Amid Musk’s Electioneering

A Tesla Inc. dealership in Rostock.Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg
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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.

Sales plunged 76% to 1,429 cars, according to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority. Tesla’s showing was in stark contrast with overall electric vehicle registrations, which jumped 31% in February.