I really would like to go electric for my wife’s next car and the Model 3 seems perfect. Great lease deals, awesome charging network, decent service location…
However, I really don’t like Musk. I’m sure the other auto maker owners/ heads are deuche bags as well but at least they aren’t vocal about it.
Tbf, you buying a Tesla doesn’t mean you love much Musk, and it doesn’t make him that much richer. In the grand scheme of things, it’s irrelevant.
The good news is that by next year, the NACS adapter will be available on most makes. So that will get you access to the Tesla network without having to buy their cars.
It may not mean you love Musk, but it means you’re ok supporting him. It doesn’t mean you’re antisemitic, hate trans people, etc. But it means that those don’t bother you. Elon is synonymous with Tesla, and he’s very clear about what stands for.
And for what it’s worth, I think buying a Lucid communicates a very similar sentiment, even though that’s about the company’s Saudi ties, not Rawlinson.
I’m sure other automotive CEOs also hate Jewish and LGBTQ people, but they 1) haven’t made themselves the sole face of their companies and 2) are smart enough to keep that shit to themselves
Edit: and yes, we own a Tesla. It’s older and we bought it both used, and before we knew how awful Musk is. We won’t buy another as long as he leads Tesla, but we can’t afford to replace it right now