An increasing number of Tesla owners are listing their vehicles for sale following public backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s ongoing political activities, which have sparked international protests.
Data from Cox Automotive, the parent company of Autotrader.com, shows that the number of used Tesla vehicles listed on the platform dramatically surged in March, peaking especially during the final week of the month. On average, more than 13,000 Teslas were listed per week, marking a record increase and representing a jump of 67% compared to the same period last year.
Meanwhile, Tesla’s sales of new vehicles have experienced a decline amid steady growth for other electric vehicle manufacturers. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, nearly 300,000 new EVs were sold in the United States—a year-over-year increase of 10.6%, according to Kelley Blue Book. Tesla, however, saw its sales drop by approximately 9% compared to the first quarter of 2024.
Despite Tesla’s continued dominance in the EV market, competitors like GM and Hyundai are gaining ground. General Motors reported selling over 30,000 electric vehicles during this year’s first quarter, almost double their figures from a year earlier, indicating rising consumer demand for alternative EV options.
