Elon Musk's Politics Cost Tesla Over 1 Million EV Sales in the US
ReutersNovember 5, 20251 min88,521 views
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- 📉 A report from the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates that Elon Musk's polarizing political actions since acquiring Twitter (now X) in 2022 cost Tesla over 1 million EV sales in the United States.
- 📊 The findings suggest that without the "Musk partisan effect," Tesla's US sales could have been 67% to 83% higher.
- ⚠️ Musk's political stance has reportedly alienated environmentally conscious Democratic buyers, leading to protests and calls for boycotts.
Benefits to Competitors
- 📈 As Democratic-leaning buyers shifted away from Tesla, the report found that sales of competitors' electric and hybrid vehicles increased by up to 22%.
- 💰 This suggests Musk's actions may have cost Tesla billions while benefiting rival electric car makers.
Intertwined Fortunes
- 🔗 The situation underscores how deeply Tesla's fortunes are intertwined with the billionaire's persona and public image.
- 🏛️ The report also mentioned Musk's role in former US President Donald Trump's administration as a factor.
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