CEO Elon Musk pledged Tesla would return to growth this year after the company posted its first-ever sales decline in 2024. But the odds look stacked against him. Relentless protests in many countries against the billionaire's involvement in U.

Tesla’s European problems are not over. Some countries have already reported their March delivery numbers,, and despite the new

Still, Deutsche Bank analysts expect a 5% sales drop this year, assuming a staggered rollout of Tesla's anticipated cheaper car. Tesla is expected to prioritize delivery volumes at the cost of margins again this year with more incentives and lucrative financial deals, they said.