Musk shares manipulated positive survey results for Tesla

Elon Musk recently shared a survey about Tesla that initially showed negative results. The survey indicated that interest in buying Tesla vehicles in Germany was very low, with only 3% of respondents willing to consider a purchase. This was surprising, as Tesla’s sales had dropped by 41% in Germany last year, despite a 27% increase in overall electric vehicle sales. The decline in Tesla's sales has been linked to increased competition in the electric vehicle market and Musk's controversial political actions in Germany. Critics say his support for the far-right AfD party and interference in local elections have harmed Tesla's reputation among German consumers. However, just days after the negative survey gained attention online, Musk posted a different result claiming that 70% of people in Germany would buy a Tesla again. This drastic change raised suspicions. Reports suggest that bots might have manipulated the survey results, as a significant number of votes appeared to come from only two IP addresses in the U.S. The survey was subsequently shut down after these findings. Critics point out that such manipulation is misleading, especially given Tesla's current struggles to sell more than a thousand cars per month in Germany. The situation reflects a desperate attempt to restore Tesla's image despite the evident lack of consumer interest.