Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales fell 6% in April from a year earlier, extending declines for a seventh month, as the U.S. automaker grapples with intense competition from its Chinese rivals and a tarnished image in Europe.

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle (EV) sales saw a 6% year-on-year decline in April, a continuation of a seven-month downward trend, reported Reuters. The US automotive giant is facing stiff competition from Chinese rivals and a diminishing reputation in Europe.

Tesla shipped fewer vehicles made in China in April than it did a year ago, following a string of disappointing news for the electric vehicle maker's sales.