Tesla’s California sales crash 24% as state’s EV market plunges to lowest since 2021

Electrek
By Fred LambertApr 21, 2026, 5:24 pm314 ptsTop
Tesla’s registrations in California crashed 24.3% in the first quarter of 2026, with the automaker selling over 10,000 fewer vehicles in the state compared to the same period last year. The data comes from the California New Car Dealers Association’s (CNCDA) Q1 2026 Auto Outlook report, which also reveals…

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