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.

  • Buffalox@lemmy.world
    4·
    12 days ago

    Yes AFAIK BYD is not available in USA, they are in most of the rest of the world though.
    And the Musk shame is not isolated to USA either.

    AFAIK BYD is working on a factory in Mexico, so maybe USA will get them from there in the future?

    • superkret@feddit.org
      3·
      11 days ago

      BYD is working on a factory in Mexico

      I love the fact that Chinese companies are outsourcing production to America, now.

      • Buffalox@lemmy.world
        2·
        11 days ago

        Volvo and Polestar are made in Sweden and owned by the Chinese today. Both are pretty popular in EU.