Dutch Tesla owners are suddenly realising that their sleek cars come with an unexpected feature: second-hand embarrassment.
Many discussions have unfolded in the Netherlands about owning a Tesla — and feeling shame about it. 😬
Where is this coming from?
Elon Musk, once hailed as an environmentally conscious tech visionary, now appears to swim in a pool of controversies.
The latest spectacle includes a Nazi salute to Trump supporters — an incident that would be shocking if he hadn’t already shown outward support for extreme right-wing parties.
Are Tesla owners jumping ship (or car)?
Now, some social media users are threatening to get rid of their Teslas — but just how serious are they?
To confirm these claims, Fortune shares the results from a Dutch polling group, Een Vandaag, which surveyed 432 Tesla owners in the Netherlands.
The results were clear: 31% of respondents have already sold or plan to sell their cars. The remaining 69% might face denial, hoping that Musk might log off one day. 🤞
Of course, this sample size isn’t large enough to be conclusive. However, it does highlight an ongoing shift in attitude — one that suggests that Dutchies might disapprove of Musk’s right-wing antics.
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Also telling was how those surveyed responded when asked whether they were proud to drive a Tesla: every second respondent answered “no.”
For some, the question was a bit confusing, with 10% saying they didn’t know.
Regardless, for Musk, the damage of this rejection will probably be a little drop in an ocean of wealth. 💧
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