Tesla owners turn against Musk: ‘I’m embarrassed driving this car around’ - eviltoast
The electric car brand was once a liberal favourite – but the CEO’s embrace of Trump has led to an angry backlash

Summary

Elon Musk’s vocal support for Donald Trump and promotion of far-right conspiracy theories has alienated many Tesla owners, who now express embarrassment over their cars.

Sales of anti-Musk stickers, such as “Anti Elon Tesla Club,” have surged as owners distance themselves from Musk’s politics.

Once admired by liberals for his environmental advocacy, Musk’s alignment with Trump and leadership in his administration have sparked backlash.

While Tesla remains the dominant EV maker, analysts warn Musk’s polarizing image may impact sales as competition grows and Trump plans to cut EV tax incentives.

  • vividspecter@lemm.ee
    2·
    23 days ago

    Yes, not all people are immediately going to buy a giant truck because of propaganda. But it doesn’t have to be everybody, it just has to influence enough people to change the trend over time.

    • FlowVoid@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      23 days ago

      If so, people would be buying as many trucks in the EU and Japan as we do. They’ve had just as much time as we have.