Elon Musk has turned driving a Tesla into a risky endeavor. Numerous individuals experience shame and choose to conceal the Tesla emblem
The recent controversy surrounding Tesla's CEO is not only affecting Tesla's global sales, but it's also making some drivers feel ashamed of their cars. Car owners are trying to hide the Tesla brand using all sorts of surreal ideas, while others have put their cars up for sale.
The unfortunate gesture he made during the US presidential inauguration did not go unnoticed. Elon Musk raised his right arm, and some claimed he was giving a Nazi salute, but the Tesla CEO denied this, saying it was an innocent gesture of affection.
Numerous controversies are affecting Tesla sales worldwide. The brand has recorded some of the worst sales figures in its history, to the point that some drivers are embarrassed to own one of these electric cars.
Elon Musk's closeness to Donald Trump has angered some Tesla owners, and his support for the European far right hasn't helped matters. Hatred toward the company's CEO has continued to grow in some states, like California.
Drivers say they are being insulted on the streets, while others have reported vandalism when their cars are parked. Tesla cars are a target for those who don't sympathize with Elon Musk's way of thinking, with some spraying graffiti and even throwing eggs at the vehicle's bodywork.
Car owners who don't sympathize with Tesla's CEO are not immune from the consequences. The brand's electric cars are no longer a status symbol, and drivers themselves are now ashamed of them.
Drivers try to hide their Teslas with surreal ideas.
Car owners are unprepared for further vandalism, with many claiming they purchased their Teslas "before Elon Musk's inauguration." Drivers unsympathetic to the CEO are exploring every possible way to hide their vehicles.
The solution to avoiding insults or vandalism is to make Tesla's electric cars go unnoticed. Tesla cars have an aesthetic similar to some high-end cars such as Audi, Honda, and Mazda.
The solution? They cover up the American manufacturer's logo and replace it with a similar-styled brand's logo. Other vehicles, like the Tesla Cybertruck, are so distinctive that their owners have started using stickers.
People who don't support Elon Musk's views have started putting stickers on car bodies with messages like "I bought this car before I knew Elon was crazy" or "Anti-Elon Tesla Club."
Another Tesla driver chose a more humorous message for his Cybertruck: "Please don't give me graffiti, driving this pickup truck makes me look stupid enough."
The controversy has even reached the point where some car owners sold their Teslas at a loss. One driver accepted $32,000 for an electric car with only 10,000 miles on it, which was originally priced at $55,800.