Tesla sales fell in the first three months of the year in another sign that Elon Musk's once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers.

Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep declines in E.V.-friendly places like Norway.

Tesla sales declined 13% in the first three months of the year, another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers.

The head of New York City’s pension funds threatened a shareholder lawsuit against Tesla, arguing that CEO Elon Musk’s leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency was hurting the stock. Violent attacks and negative attention toward Musk have taken a major financial toll on the company as Tesla stock has decreased in value by 40%

Brad Lander, the comptroller, said Elon Musk’s actions on behalf of the Trump administration had hurt Tesla’s stock price.