Sales of Elon Musk's Tesla brand were down 8% last month but are up 32% in Munster, new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (Simi) show.

Overall, Tesla sales are down 4.4% for the year with 1,719 vehicles sold this year. The brand has enjoyed strong sales in Munster, up 32% so far this year, with the brand selling 219 cars in Cork alone, and notable sales hikes in Limerick (up 67%), and Tipperary (up 78%). This contrasts with sales in the biggest market in Ireland, Dublin, where sales of Mr Musk's brand are down 14%.

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