A Tesla fan who’s had his car for three years is getting more than he bargained for since the company’s owner stepped further into the spotlight. Elon Musk has drawn criticism in recent months after campaigning for Donald Trump to be re-elected to the White House last year.

Motorists are apparently prepared to ditch their Tesla cars over anger at the car company's founder Elon Musk, with interest in the leading EV manufacturer showing signs of decline. Musk has become one of the poster boys of right politics over the past year.

Elon Musk follows a strict policy of no discounts on Tesla vehicles, not offering preferential pricing even to close family members. This approach, co