Nearly one-third of Tesla owners in the Netherlands are considering selling their vehicles due to controversies surrounding Elon Musk, according to a new survey by EenVandaag. The study, which included over 26,000 panel members, fou

Summary

A survey in the Netherlands revealed that 31% of Tesla owners are considering selling their cars due to Elon Musk’s controversial actions, including his involvement in politics and handling of misinformation on X (formerly Twitter).

About 40% feel embarrassed to own a Tesla, though 51% say Musk’s behavior doesn’t affect their view of the car.

Musk’s leadership of X has also driven users away, with 46% leaving or considering leaving the platform.

Parallel criticism of Mark Zuckerberg for removing fact-checking has fueled similar debates over tech leadership and misinformation.

    • @[email protected]English
      12•2 months ago

      You sure about that? Look who’s being inaugurated tomorrow. I have zero faith in the American people.

      • @[email protected]English
        4•2 months ago

        This survey was conducted in the Netherlands, but yes, faith in Americans in the toilet.

    • @[email protected]English
      2•2 months ago

      What would selling the car accomplish?

      The same amount of people will own a tesla either way

      • @[email protected]English
        2•2 months ago

        It will reduce demand for new Teslas. The people who sell their Teslas will buy a different brand and some people who still for whatever reason want to buy a Tesla will buy a used one instead of a new one.