The company reported a 13 percent plunge in sales on Wednesday in another sign that Musk’s embrace of President Trump and far-right politicians in Europe has had a deep and enduring hit to Tesla’s brand appeal.

Sales of Tesla electric cars fell sharply in the last three months compared to a year earlier as boycotts over Elon Musk’s political views continue to keep buyers away

The company has devoted resources to autonomous driving rather than developing new models to attract car buyers.