Tesla driver is ashamed: Musk's influence ensures political debate!

Tesla driver is ashamed: Musk's influence ensures political debate!

Österreich - The popularity of Tesla vehicles has recently disappeared, which is reflected in the sales figures. It becomes particularly embarrassing for many owners who are ashamed of Elon Musk for their purchase of the vehicle due to the political activities, reports . Numerous reports, including the “Financial Times”, emphasize that some Tesla owners identify with the sponsorship of Trump-election campaign slogans, which leads to a feeling of uncomfortable. Musk’s support for Donald Trump and his connection to his election campaign as a consultant have led to some drivers to feel their choice as an unwanted political statement.

To distance themselves from Trump and Musk, some Tesla owners try to provide their cars with stickers where sayings like "I have acquired the car before Elon Musk went crazy". In Austria, on the other hand, the shame remains comparatively low: According to Statista, Tesla Model Y was the most successful electric car with almost 4,900 new registrations in 2024. As Investopedia , the return from Trump could also bring a turnaround in support for electric vehicles.

Trump expressed his resentment about electric cars and announced that he wants to go back the existing emission standards and end state support for electric vehicles. These measures could mean economic advantages for traditional automobile manufacturers, while Tesla stays in an insecure situation despite Musk's long -standing relationship with Trump. Analysts disagree whether Tesla may suffer or may even benefit under these circumstances, since the company can assert a strong market position in the current political climate with its grown resources.