The Tesla community is one of the more polarizing groups that exists in the world of cars. It turns out that it’s almost 50/50 in terms of whether Tesla fans are willing to lend their support to other manufacturers. Some are not willing to hear other companies.
While there may not be any overwhelming pressure in one way or another, one thing is for sure: Tesla fans love Tesla. But whether they are willing to praise another carmaker for developments they have made possible, or cars they plan to build, is a different story.
For years, Tesla has always been considered a car company that does not have much potential. It did not have much money. There were not many proven veterans in the automotive industry behind the engineering or supply chain of their cars, and it tried to convince people that gas was inferior to electric. In 2008, it was not an easy task. It was closer to impossible at the time.
Only a few people could afford Tesla’s Roadster, which was anything but the plan, allowing the company to fund money for future projects. But on top of that, people would have bought it, even if it was affordable? Who knows.
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But after Tesla started making the Model S, people really started listening. People had just invested their money in the stock market two years before, and the Model S was the sleek, fast and beautiful car that everyone wanted. But it was still an uphill climb. After the Model X came out, it was not much of a difference; it was just the SUV version of an electric car. But the Model 3 came and convinced many people around the world that Tesla was real. It built a car that people could afford. It had a great scope, it achieved achievement. Tesla in particular proved that he could bring a vehicle into mass production, even if it was hell.
The doubters slowly but surely switched sides. They realized they were wrong about Tesla, but the early investors and the people who have believed in the company since the beginning did not have it. Who can blame them?
They believed in Tesla from the beginning. It was they who knew that Elon Musk could lead the company to a new era, and they did. Now that others are on board, there is a place in the place where many of us can feel a little sympathy with them. If you have not been with us, do not be with us now. Tips of a wagon feeling come to us when you explain this situation. It’s almost reminiscent of how I now see many Chiefs hats and jackets at the store. I do not believe for a moment that there are so many Kansas City fans in York County, PA.
I do not necessarily agree with what the Tesla loyal fans are doing. They have been believing in Tesla since day 1, and now it is the most valuable car business in the world and successful, there are a lot of people on board, and it can not be very pleasant.
However, more fans means more sales, which means the share price goes up. That means there are more cars on the road instead of gas cars, and that means Tesla’s mission comes true. While the fandom is something that can be turned into a ‘wagon feeling’, people might just want to prove that Tesla really was, and I can understand that too.
Tesla’s Day 1’s have also been dealing with other automakers throwing stones in Tesla’s direction for years. GM, Ford, all these companies did not want to make EVs. They will roll out one or two models, some of which will not even make it to the production lines. Then they would say Tesla’s business model was ridiculous or unsustainable. Now they draw inspiration from that ‘unsustainable’ company. Interesting how it works, is not it?
Now that other car companies are all about the electric mission, they claim that their car is the “Tesla Killer” (a term I hate at the time as a car journalist). They claim that their batteries will be better, and that their cars will be cheaper. Blah, we’ve heard it before. The problem is that these companies keep talking but do not walk. They always say how it will be the next big thing, but it rarely comes to fruition as car companies constantly postpone releases or do away with projects altogether.
On the other hand, Elon has always been an outspoken supporter of more automakers producing more motor vehicles. It all adds up, and I don’t think he ever criticized him; I would imagine him using it as motivation, based on the way things turned out. I personally advise him to always take the highway and never be small or ugly towards a car company that did not support him. I think it just added fuel to him and made him want to accomplish the master plan so much more.
But if we all love Elon and support him and are grateful for what he has done for the EV community, then should we take his lead and support other car companies for what they are trying to do? Is it just a lost cause? What do you make of other car companies trying to release effective ways of electric transportation?
Personally, I support any EV. I would never say that any EV is better than that of Tesla, because I really believe that these are the best EVs. I think there are always things to work on, but if you want something that is reliable and will deliver a great variety, Tesla is currently the best option.
I also like other car businesses. Rivian and Lucid both show tremendous potential, and I think they have a great chance of being there in a few years. Volkswagen will always have a small place in my heart, as the first car I ever had was a 1998 Jetta K2, but I think they have a lot of work to do. It will definitely be done, but if I’m going to support an EV company that once manufactured ICE, it’s VW.
I would love to hear what you think about this. I want to know if you support other car companies that manufacture motor vehicles, or are you Tesla loyal? Let us, as always, be respectful. Please do not openly attack any company or attack anyone else’s beliefs. Try to be as respectful as possible and pay attention to everyone’s opinions.
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