Amid growing discontent with Elon Musk, some Tesla owners are removing the brand's badges from their vehicles, replacing them with those of other automakers. This trend is fueled by a desire to distance themselves from Musk's controversial political affiliations, particularly his support for Donald Trump. Owners have shared creative methods for badge removal, and many express that this act is a significant political statement. The phenomenon has also manifested in the rising sales of anti-Musk bumper stickers, reflecting the division within the Tesla owner community. Removing the badges transforms the cars into a blank canvas and repositions the vehicle's image.
Some Tesla owners are opting for a disguise instead of traditional stickers, removing their badges and replacing them with those from other car brands to distance themselves from Elon Musk.
Once every symbol that they put on there is gone, the whole thing becomes more clearly, I think, a statement,” said Jordan Schwartz, highlighting the symbolic significance of removing Tesla badges.
Photos on social media show vehicles badge-swapping, with the likes of Mazda, Honda, Audi, and Rivian taking the place of the Tesla logo, indicating a trend among disgruntled owners.
Tesla’s service manual offers guidance on how to remove badges safely, with many owners sharing tips online about effective methods such as using a heat gun or monofilament line.
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