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Tesla's Reputation Takes a Hit: A Study Reveals the Electric Car Maker's Struggles

Tesla's Reputation Takes a Hit: A Study Reveals the Electric Car Maker's Struggles

Feb 6, 20261 min readElectrek

48 on a scale of 1 to 5. This drastic year-over-year collapse leaves Tesla behind several other companies with already-poor reputations.

48 for this year. This puts Tesla in exceptional company at the bottom of the list, with companies like Temu and Nestlé scoring better or similarly.

The survey also shows that Tesla's performance varied across different areas, with it doing well in innovation but struggling in governance, working conditions, and corporate responsibility. In Germany, Tesla's Model Y was named the least reliable car, and a poll showed that 94% of Germans wouldn't buy a Tesla.

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With this news, one can't help but wonder if Tesla's Berlin gigafactory's days are numbered. The survey also covered Nordic countries like Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Estonia, where Tesla did poorly in each, though was only last place in Germany.

This drastic drop in reputation raises questions about the company's ability to maintain its market share and reputation in the competitive electric car market.

EazyInWay Expert Take

This survey highlights the importance of a strong corporate reputation in maintaining market share and customer trust. Tesla's struggles in this area may be attributed to various factors, including quality control issues, customer service concerns, and controversies surrounding the company's practices. As the electric car market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Tesla addresses these issues and works to improve its reputation.

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Source: Electrek

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