Tesla faces a number of challenges in Europe including continued intense competition and brand damage from Elon Musk's political involvement.

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New European car registrations of Tesla vehicles totaled 8,837 in July, down 40% year-on-year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, or ACEA.

BYD recorded 13,503 new registrations in July, up 225% annually.

Elon Musk’s automaker faces a number of challenges in Europe, including intense ongoing competition and reputational damage to the brand.

  • Wispy2891@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    16 hours ago

    In my country I get 150 gb of 5G data for 5.99 a month, so the Tesla premium connectivity subscription is not worth at all

    I already pay for almost unlimited data, and I have a 8 core with 16gb of RAM in my pocket, with all my information on it: the best option is to just mirror my device and let me use my preferred navigation system or use alternative music apps like Tempo.

    It’s inefficient to have a Ryzen class computer in the car just because otherwise the mothership can’t monetize the infotainment

    • _stranger_@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      15 hours ago

      I just wanted to point out that it’s not insane, like some of GM’s OnStar plans for example, the cheapest of which is 9.99 a month.

      Should cars have subscriptions? Fuck no, but I was only trying to post facts, not opinions, in that comment.

      • Wispy2891@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        9 hours ago

        Yes your point is valid, only the remote cameras part is cheaper than what Google asks for the nest cameras… And in that case it’s using your home WiFi