Elon Musk is winning Republican fans. Can Tesla win them over, too?

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/13/nx-s1-5325321/elon-musk-tesla-politics-republican-buyers-sales

Tesla's brand has become increasingly politicized, with some people viewing the company as an endorsement of Elon Musk's politics. This has led to a backlash against the company, with some owners expressing buyer's remorse and others vandalizing Tesla vehicles and property. Despite this, Tesla's popularity has increased among Republicans and conservatives, with some surveys showing a significant rise in favorable opinions of the company among this group. However, analysts note that this shift may not necessarily translate to increased sales, as the demographic most interested in electric vehicles - liberals and progressives - is being driven away from the brand. The politicization of electric vehicles is not new, but it has become more complicated with Musk's involvement, making it challenging for the company to appeal to a broad range of customers.