The Tesla Influencers Leaving the ‘Cult’

The EV manufacturer is supported by a robust online community. But Elon Musk’s politics and overblown hype about Full Self-Driving are turning some loyalists away.

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The Tesla Influencers Leaving the ‘Cult’

Wired •published Mar 16, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC •fetched Mar 16, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC