A growing number of Tesla owners keeping their used vehicles for sale, as consumers react to this Elon Musk’s political activities And Global protests They have fuel.
In March, the number of Tesla vehicles listed for sale at Auto Trader.com, Skyoted, Sherwood News reportedAuto Trader Parent Company Referring to Cox’s Data Automoto. That number was particularly high in the last week of March, when an average of more than 13,000 used Tesla was listed for sale. Not only was it a record – it’s 67 % higher than the same week a year ago.
At the same time, the sale of new Tesla’s new vehicles has also decreased the sale of other brands. In the first quarter of 2025 in the United States about 300,000 new EVs sold, According to the latest report of Kelly Blue Book10.6 % year increase over the year. Meanwhile, Tesla Sales fell In the first quarter, about 9 % less than the same period in 2024.
Automatic makers like GM and Hyundai are still behind Tesla. But they are seeing an increase in growth. According to Kelly Blue Book, for example, GM brands sold more than 30,000 EVs in the first quarter, which double the volume a year ago.