Elon Musk's Focus on Politics and X: Is It Hurting Tesla? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Elon Musk's Focus on Politics and X: Is It Hurting Tesla? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Tesla's 2024 annual sales have dropped for the first time in over a decade, sending shockwaves through the EV industry. What’s behind this decline? From fierce competition with China’s BYD to slowing global demand and Elon Musk's divided focus, Tesla’s challenges are mounting. Despite price cuts and bold predictions for 2025, Wall Street remains skeptical about Tesla’s future. Can Tesla maintain its edge in an increasingly competitive market?

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[AnonymousAnonymous-dcjm]

There's a reason why Businessmen stay away from politics.

[scorpiovenator_]

515, 000 is ridiculous when you look at all the cheaper competitors, especially in international markets

[dominicm]

The rise of Chinese EVs is the problem. China makes up a significant chunk of Tesla's market share. BYD and other EV makers are the new favourites among Chinese consumers.

[vipinjosea]

Elon's success was due to his ideology promoting free speech and a stronger middle class. However, recently, he has revealed himself to be different from what he claimed earlier. The majority supported him under the mistaken belief that he was a humanitarian who wanted to uplift ordinary people. As his true nature becomes apparent, people have started to dislike him. Now, he receives support primarily from investors. If he is willing to challenge himself and strive to become a better human being, he could achieve greater success. Otherwise, he risks undermining himself and falling into a bottomless pit.

[h_a-www]

EVs are expensive, depreciation is high, and charging at home isnt for everyone. Thats why sales are falling.

[tommycollier]

Here in America It was the liberals who bought The Tesla automobile Here in America And it's liberals who will never buy a single thing from Elon Musk

[fredrik]

If you don't like Elon you shouldn't buy a Tesla.

[AkioHonnami]

I am at the beginning of my "investment journey", planning to put 385K into dividend stocks so that I will be making up to 30% annually in dividend returns. any good recommendation on great performing stocks or Crypto will be appreciated! thanks to kye tower

[sayensfernandes]

I think BTC are more likely to start up investment now. But as always, things change day by day and all we can do is act responsibly, monitor the markets and reassess our strategies frequently. I would like to thank Derek Sewell for being my source of crypto education as I comfortably earned 12.7 BTC. So now I'm set for the New Year.💫💯✨🥰🤩

[vulcand]

Everyone realized EV cars are not only more expensive but require a lot more maintenance than a gasoline car even when buying new because too many things break or have a recall. Yes they are the future but don't treat them as luxury cars since they are not of quality.

[eish]

The reason for sales drop is simple. All other Chinese ev makers are now on stream and giving consumers choices to suit their needs and budget.

[DeeBrow]

He has to know China is going to target Tesla for tariffs

[scorpiovenator_]

Elon Musk involvement in supporting trump probably scared a ton of potential buyers

[drdre]

He absence is what is needed. Tesla was nothing without his false hope and theatrics. They said tesla wasn't a car company, that it was a technology company. Almost everything promised has not come to fruition. Instead, other companies have done it. Mercedes is the first and perhaps still the only car in the world to be certified level 3 autonomous driving in california.

[electromega]

And still Elon Musk doesn’t care about Modi and India.

[Kal]

Palki moved on from China! Now all her focus is on Elon & Trump.. I use to love her topics and reporting but now it feels personal..

[mrnomad]

overhyped car...no wonder he wants tarrif on import.

[shivaghuge]

Both BYD and Tesla don't have access to market in India. Only people from NORWAY Buying Tesla

[themomohousebathurst]

When entrepreneur enter the politic rather then doing a business.Its. a sign of downfall...

[dan]

His support of cheap Indian labor has destroyed sales.