Elon Musk harming Tesla sales with political actions as millions of British drivers could opt for Chinese EVs
https://www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/cars/elon-musk-harming-tesla-sales-britons-china-electric-vehicles
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Elon Musk harming Tesla sales with political actions as millions of British drivers could opt for Chinese EVs
https://www.gbnews.com/lifestyle/cars/elon-musk-harming-tesla-sales-britons-china-electric-vehicles
Posted by PerformerOk3600
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SS: Elon Musk’s increasing political involvement and controversial public statements are negatively impacting Tesla’s brand image in the UK, according to a recent survey. Nearly two-thirds of car buyers say they are deterred from purchasing a Tesla due to Musk’s alignment with figures like Donald Trump and Reform UK, as well as his divisive actions on social media. Current and potential electric vehicle owners have expressed reluctance to purchase a Tesla, with some opting for Chinese brands like BYD instead. Experts note a “major shift” in consumer perceptions, attributing it to Musk’s growing influence in politics. Social media posts, such as Tesla owners labelling their cars with “I bought this before we knew Elon was crazy,” further highlight the backlash.
How his stock hasn’t tanked after a nazi salute is crazy
Well obviously, our next car will most likely be electric it absolutely will not be a tesla.
I would have considered a Tesla as a company car, the biggest strength of Tesla really being fleet vehicles, but I would refuse that now quite honestly. The boat I bought came with Starlink and although I’ve never actually needed it, I kept the hardware in case I ended up in an area with poor mobile data signal, but I’m going to sell that now. I’d rather not have a connection at all than pay that man.
If I had a Tesla I’d be scared someone would launch a brick at it. We tend to hate nazis in Britain.
“I hate Nazis
That’s why I’m instead going to buy from a country that literally has concentration camps.”
What did they mean by this?
Yeah. Not many Brits were keen on Volkswagens in the 1940s and not many Brits want to identify themselves as being Nazis (or neutral towards Nazis) these days.
The worst thing for Tesla is that the sort of far right lunatics who are happy to see Musk do a Nazi salute (including the dreary arseholes pretending to think it wasn’t a Nazi salute) aren’t particularly keen on electric cars.
Seems rather ironic that people would choose to give their money instead to an oppressive authoritarian state that has people in internment camps. But hey, at least they keep the trains running on time.
Tesla Model 3 Long Range £44,990.
BYD Seal £42,166.
From Car Wow.
Not a lot in it.
5 years ago, I wanted a Tesla. Now I couldn’t think of anything worse to own as a car, even though they are still some of the highest performing electric cars out there.
Whenever I see these articles (and similar about Twitter) I always feel like people miss the point.
People going “haha Elon isn’t making money off of his businesses”, I really don’t think he gives a fuck. He didn’t buy Twitter to make money he did it so he could control one of the world’s largest social networks (and for attention I assume).
He’s in the military contracts business now, he gets absurd sums for Starlink and other tech related stuff. He’s well past the need for Tesla/Twitter stocks to do well
Musk is a bellend, but let’s not pretend this is some kind of consumer conscience – a fully kitted out MG costs a fraction of a Tesla, and we’re in a cost minded economy
Was about to get a Tesla on the company car scheme. Now I’m opting to stay with Kia. His antics will cost him and his business millions.
Tesla make really bad cars, even by American standards. Also, very expensive. There are much better alternatives out there, not all from China.
Lot of anti China hate here, which is fine, everyone is entitled to their opinion. Just remember, whatever you say about ethics of buying Chinese cars also applies to Tesla as Musk has a big factory there and would never share your concern about China
Currently getting a new company car, Tesla lease deals are all time low, still not getting one!
Polestar is looking like the one.
Vote with your wallets. Like they always tell us to
People who have been buying Tesla’s, don’t support his views.
People who support his views aren’t going to buy an electric car, unless forced.
If I could get a BYD at the price they go for in China, I’d buy one tomorrow. And I am not a wealthy man.
I hate Musk’s guts. I hope Tesla goes tits up and I believe he deserves treatment befitting of a Nazi.
Not just that fucking salute but also zooming in to AfD rally. Unbelievable.
This is the wealthiest man in the world. He has to be one of history’s biggest cnuts.
Fiat are releasing their Panda Grande EV for £20k with a 200 mile range. Who wants to pay £60k for a Tesla WankPanzer.
We get upset about tech bro billionaires potentially being Nazi’s but apparently have zero problem with Communist Dictatorships that run concentration camps.
We are a silly country.
Wouldn’t have recommended a Tesla before his nonsense and won’t after but there are many other superior options anyway and most of those aren’t ‘Chinese’.
I’ll stick to Renault thanks. My Zoes have served me well.
We bought a South Korean car in favour of Cazi because of The “that pedo guy thing” three years ago. It’s not Tesla vs China, other EV are available.
Teslas sold in the UK *are* Chinese cars.. made in Shanghai.
I imagine the cost of a Tesla vs a Chinese EV is probably the more pertinent factor in the midst of an economic downturn in which more and more people are feeling squeezed…the real world isn’t Reddit 🤷
Why would you go straight from Tesla to Chinese when there are plenty of better places to buy an EV from?
Where can I buy British EV and why isn’t there one?
Can’t wait till the Tesla appears on War Thunder as Panzer 1.5 Ausf Z. Vulnerable to anti gobshite armour piercing rounds.
I’ve wanted a Tesla since they started. I’ve never been able to afford one. However, I’m in a position in life now to where I can. I just refuse, other makers have caught up. No need to drive a swasticar.
No shit, Sherlock. Everyone, but Musk saw this coming!
I would buy basically any brand over Tesla now, and that is mostly down to Edolf.