Thinking of Buying a Tesla?
Did you know that:
Tesla has some of the highest insurance and repair rates in the industry; its latest model, the Cybertruck, literally can’t be insured in some cases.
Tesla’s “autonomous” driving uses outdated technology, with only camera sensors vs. the industry standard of redundant cameras + LiDAR + radar.
Your kids will lose respect for you; Tesla is the most-hated brand among young people.
Tesla is also a serial polluter of both air and water, has a long history of labor violations, has a high worker injury rate, and has been sued for racism and sexism in the workplace.
Elon Musk has used his wealth—from Tesla!— to undermine democracy and cut science, health, and safety infrastructure. Supporting his businesses weakens America’s position in the world.
Have fun checking out all the other EVs on display! There are some really exciting new cars. You don’t want to risk Tesla Regret Syndrome.
OR….Sell Your Tesla, and soon!
We know. You bought your car a while ago, because it was cool and green and fast. It wasn’t about Elon.
But your car is also faulty (see other side), and Musk has used his wealth—from Tesla! from us!— to undermine democracy and cut science, health, and safety infrastructure—and he’s not stopping. Supporting his businesses weakens America’s position in the world.
Unlike most people, you have leverage against the richest man in the world. If Tesla loses value, Musk loses influence. And Tesla’s value has already fallen 25% in the last 6 months; sales have plummeted and people are getting rid of them. In Europe, sales of electric cars rose nearly 30% in May, and fell for Tesla by nearly 30%, in the 5th straight month of big decreases. In June in Germany, sales fell by 60%.
Your Tesla will never be worth more than it is today. It’s an error-prone and dangerous car that supports the guy who’s responsible (according to the Lancet) for 14 million deaths between now and 2030. Unload it, and free yourself.
Yes, someone else will buy it—but likely someone who couldn’t have otherwise afforded an EV…so that’s a good thing. You can drive a cool new EV, and know you did the right thing. And you won’t suffer from Tesla Regret Syndrome.
Need more reasons to sell or not to buy a Tesla? Read Reasons Not to Buy a Tesla by Ed Niedermeyer, author of Ludicrous: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors.