Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream

JASON CHAFFETZ: Why Democrats suddenly hate your electric vehicle

close Video Sen. Mark Kelly called out for swapping his Tesla for a Chevy Tahoe: ‘Riddled with irony’ The ‘Outnumbered’ panel reacted to Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., swapping his Tesla for a Chevy Tahoe in protest of Elon Musk and the Trump administration as they work to curb government waste.  Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account – free of charge. By entering…

Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream

Elon Musk’s controversial political views and actions have sparked an exodus from X (formerly Twitter), his social media platform, and mass protests against his car company, Tesla. Dealerships in the US and beyond have experienced peaceful protests and occasional vandalism, while sales are down almost everywhere and the company has lost almost half its value in two months. Ironically, these political controversies may broaden the mass market app…

Elon Musk approval rating: From rocket man to freefall: Elon Musk’s popularity plummets as polls show his approval rating falling through the floor; what’s driving the decline?

Elon Musk's popularity is rapidly declining, particularly among Democrats, due to his role in President Trump's cost-cutting initiatives through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This shift in public sentiment is impacting Tesla's sales, with notable drops in new registrations and increased protests. While support among Republicans has grown, it hasn't balanced the overall negative perception.

Tesla controversies could broaden appeal of electric vehicles

Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream

Can Tesla’s reputation be saved? A crisis management expert weighs in

From Boeing to Bud Light, some of the world’s biggest brands have weathered intense public relations storms. Now, electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (TSLA) finds itself in a similar predicament. The company’s stock has been on a downward spiral since the start of the year, accompanied by declining sales in crucial markets such as Europe, China, and even the United States.The Elon effect: politics and the Tesla brandCompounding these challenges, CEO …

A few years ago, Tesla was at the top, with sales that kept climbing. But in the last few months, the manufacturer has been going through a crisis of great magnitude. And his registrations are then in free fall. Several reasons explain this phenomenon. First, the brand has to face the increasingly strong competition of Chinese manufacturers. Among them, BYD, which is in the process of overcoming it. Moreover, it also suffers from the particularl…