The disapproval of Elon Musk is the top reason Tesla Model 3 owners are selling their electric vehicles and going for another brand, according to a new survey of 5,000 Model 3 owners.

  • @[email protected]
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    262 years ago

    Yeah, I get the point that Elon isn’t Tesla, etc. At the same time, at least for some owners, owning a Tesla isn’t just about just owning an EV, it’s about virtue signalling. And having the Tesla brand linked to Elon means that it’s harder to do this.

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      252 years ago

      it’s about virtue signalling.

      “I have money and want to spend it on the world’s most recalled car, let alone EV. I’m doing my part!”

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        82 years ago

        From one point of view, yes.

        At the same time, rightly or wrongly, some people buy Teslas cos they’re the EV, and they get to show what great environmentalists they are (and that they have money haha).

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          12 years ago

          That card got burned out years ago. Anyone who thinks a Tesla makes them look good, needs to join the guys still holding on to their Ed Hardy collection.