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The talk then transitions to Tesla's global sales performance, particularly in Europe, where demand seems to be lagging behind that of the U.S. and China. Brian highlights that while sales are impressive in China—thanks to national policies favoring EVs—Europe appears stagnant.
Brian critiques the European market's approach to EV sales, arguing that high prices and insufficient incentives deter consumers. He brings up how traditional automakers like Volkswagen are gaining traction with their electric offerings but emphasizes that many manufacturers remain short-sighted and unfocused on the EV sector's future.