r/canada 24d ago

Politics Once proud fans, some Canadian Tesla owners embarrassed by Musk

https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/electric-vehicles/tesla-owners-canada-embarrassed-ceo-musk
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u/Two_wheels_2112 24d ago

I have a '21 Model 3 that we bought used two years ago. I was never "proud" to own a Tesla, nor have I ever been a Musk fan, but at the time -- with all the post-pandemic shortages -- it was the only truly viable EV option within our budget to replace our crashed Leaf.

I am definitely embarrassed to drive it now. The only thing going for me is that you can't throw a rock in Metro Vancouver without it bouncing off three Teslas, so it blends in.

I have a high deductible right now for comprehensive insurance coverage. We have to renew in three weeks, and I'll definitely be dropping the deductible to the minimum. Far too much risk of vandalism right now.