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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Who will the Tesla owners sell to if they are ashamed of having one, not mentioned in article posted.
Who would by these vehicles if they feel nobody should drive one.
Who might buy these vehicles if people feel nobody should drive them?
I think this a reasonable question.
What a boring-looking car.
Who wants to be associated with that elon creature in any way ?? At this stage, driving one is like stating one supports the NSB