German Companies Drop Tesla Over Elon Musk's Political Stances

Businesses cite Musk's support for far-right politics and his new U.S. government advisory role as incompatible with their values.

Several German companies, including Badenova, Lichtblick, and Rossmann, have announced they will no longer purchase Tesla vehicles for their fleets.
Elon Musk's public endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party and his involvement in U.S. politics under President Donald Trump have been key factors in these decisions.
Badenova and Lichtblick have also ceased using Musk's social media platform X, citing concerns over its alignment with their corporate values.
The housebuilding company Viebrockhaus has stopped using Tesla products, including batteries, citing Musk's actions as contrary to their principles.
Experts suggest that while these boycotts may generate publicity, they are unlikely to significantly impact Tesla's global operations.