Tesla car sales in May were sharply lower in France and other European countries. That is a sign of a global problem the company faces.

Tesla Inc.’s new-vehicle registrations fell further in France, undercutting Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s assertion last month that the carmaker has recovered from its early-year sales slump.Most Read from BloombergBillionaire Steve Cohen Wants NY to Expand Taxpayer-Backed FerryWhere the Wild Children’s Museums AreNow With Colorful Blocks,

Tesla sales have rebounded in Norway this year, industry figures showed Monday, bucking a broader European trend as consumers turn away from Elon Musk's electric car brand.