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Third of UK motorists won’t buy a Tesla because of Musk, research finds

Deniz Huseyin
21 March 2025
 

Over a third (35%) of UK motorists say they have been put off buying or owning a Tesla by the political actions and comments of the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, according to research by The Green Insurer.

The impact is particularly pronounced amongst younger drivers, with half (50%) of 18 – 24 year olds saying that Musk’s views have deterred them from purchasing a Tesla, the research found.  This number drops to 31% amongst those aged 65 and over. New Tesla sales in January...

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