Recent reports suggest that Tesla’s struggles aren’t just about increasing EV competition or market slowdowns. Musk’s personal actions, political shifts, and business distractions are playing a major role in Tesla’s downturn.
Tesla’s stock has dropped nearly 50% in the past year, with Musk's controversial actions and political alignment being identified as a growing risk for investors.
Musk's involvement in politics and social media controversies has diverted his attention from improving Tesla's overall growth and addressing production issues.
Tesla's once-dominant tech advantage is shrinking as legacy automakers develop competitive EVs, while the delay in launching Tesla's next-gen affordable EV could cost the company market share.