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.

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    1 year ago

    Funny but when I see a Tesla, I now judge the owner. Never used to care one way or another but.

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      1 year ago

      Yep, I just think “pretentious wanker” whenever I see one.

      • NιƙƙιDιɱҽʂ@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I bought my Model 3 Performance in 2021 because it ticked the boxes: fast, electric, and simple. After driving one for two years, I would probably still buy one again, but the association with Musk is a strong negative for sure…

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      1 year ago

      Really? I always did. Tesla drivers are worse than truck drivers on the road. They always do something stupid.

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        They’re better than Prius drivers, going 35 mph on the freeway and accelerating from a stoplight slower than the bicycle next to them.

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            1 year ago

            I know a couple of Prius drivers. They drive like that intentionally, trying to eek out every possible MPG stat. It’s like a game to them. But they don’t seem to be aware of how much they impede the flow of traffic.