80% of Tesla Owners in Quebec Disavow Elon Musk

Since the beginning of the year, sales of Tesla vehicles have been declining in many parts of the world. There are likely several reasons, but for the big one, no need to look very far: Elon Musk’s recent political statements and gestures, coupled his active presence within the current U.S. president's entourage and administration.

The company's models have long been controversial – hello Cybertruck – but they’re even more so since Donald Trump took office.

In recent weeks, many Tesla owners have turned vocal about their growing unease with being associated with Musk. Case in point, a Quebec Tesla fan club headed by Stéphane Pascalon that brings together enthusiasts of the company and its models. As reported by Automotive News, for many members, pride of ownership has turned to shame. The club even plans to distribute bumper stickers so that owners can distance themselves from Elon Musk. The sticker features a Tesla logo in a green heart, beside the name “Elon” on a stop sign.

Some stickers have appeared on Teslas in American states that succintly sum up the feelings of many: “I bought this before we knew Elon Musk was crazy.”

Automotive News reports that a recent survey of its members by the Quebec fan club revealed that around 80 percent of those surveyed want to disassociate themselves from Elon Musk. Around 50 percent said they don't want to participate in Tesla's public events, according to Pascalon.

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