Tesla Motors, one of billionaire Elon Musk’s companies — who now serves as head of the Department of Government Efficiency — has been the target of a series of violent attacks against its vehicles and dealerships.

A survey in Germany found that 94 per cent of the respondents would not purchase a Tesla, with Elon Musks political controversies reportedly contributing to their decisions. The results of the survey were reversed after an unexpected entry of 253,

Motorists are apparently prepared to ditch their Tesla cars over anger at the car company's founder Elon Musk, with interest in the leading EV manufacturer showing signs of decline. Musk has become one of the poster boys of right politics over the past year.