The Arizona senator said his Tesla is a “rolling billboard for a man dismantling our government and hurting people.”

Elon Musk 's net worth has dropped by more than $144 billion since December, according to a report.

This suggests that a reaction from consumers who dislike Mr Musk’s antics are only one reason for falling sales. An updated Model Y, Tesla’s best-selling vehicle, has just gone on sale. In preparation Tesla ran down inventory of the old model, crimping supply. Customers doubtless held off purchases until the new car was available.