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Guardian community team

Share your experience of being a Tesla car owner

Tesla cars parked outside a Tesla dealership in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Tesla cars parked outside a Tesla dealership in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Photograph: Artur Widak/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock

Tesla sales have dropped by nearly 45% in Europe, according to data compiled by the research platform Jato Dynamics.

The Texas-based electric carmaker, whose CEO is Elon Musk, sold less than 16,000 vehicles across Europe last month, down 44% on average across 25 countries in the EU, the UK, Norway and Switzerland.

Tesla’s market share also fell to 9.6% last month, the lowest it has registered in February for five years. However, in the UK the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported an almost 21% rise in the number of new Tesla cars registered in February, with the Model 3 and Model Y proving the second and third most popular after the Mini Cooper.

Musk’s senior role in Trump’s administration has led to a consumer backlash by some Tesla owners or prospective buyers. Tesla dealerships have also been the target of protests.

We’re interested in finding our more about what it’s like being a Tesla owner. Has your view or experience changed in the last year – if so, why? We’d also like to hear from those who have sold their cars, or are considering it. What were the reasons behind your decision?

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