Tesla Owners Ditch Brand Amid Musk Controversy: Polestar, Lucid, Volvo & Ford Offer Huge EV Discounts

Tesla owners are trading in their EVs amid Elon Musk backlash. Polestar, Lucid, Volvo, and Ford are jumping in with massive discounts to lure buyers.
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Tesla Owners Ditch Brand Amid Musk Controversy: Polestar, Lucid, Volvo & Ford Offer Huge EV Discounts
Tesla has long been the dominant force in the EV market, but a surprising trend is unfolding — and I’ve been watching it closely. More and more Tesla owners are trading in their vehicles, and it’s not just because of range or features. It’s about Elon Musk. Image:Techrunch Over the past few months, I’ve noticed a shift in how Tesla is perceived. Some people are distancing themselves from the brand, not because the cars are bad (they’re still some of the most technically advanced EVs out there), but because they no longer want to be associated with Musk’s political moves and public persona. Whether it's due to his outspoken support for Donald Trump or just a desire to avoid the growing wave of Tesla vandalism, owners are looking for the exit. And guess what? Automakers are ready for them. Polestar’s $5,000 Tesla Conquest Offer Is a Game-Changer Polestar was among the first to move. The company launched a $5,000 conquest bonus for Tesla owners who lease a new Polestar 3 — and the respons…