Tesla is losing its most loyal customers — and that’s bad news for Elon Musk.

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Being a 20-something-year-old is hard, reader. I'm Diamond Naga Siu, and everyone wants to put us into a box.

Electric-vehicle startup Fisker will begin delivering its flagship SUV this year — see the $37,500 Ocean

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The 2023 Fisker Ocean electric SUV.
The 2023 Fisker Ocean.

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Americans still aren't sold on electric cars

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Different Tesla vehicles
A new Deloitte study found only 30% of US car-buyers are considering going electric for their next vehicle.

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Elon Musk has promised self-driving Teslas for years. Experts say it's not even close.

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I drove Mercedes-Benz's $135,000 Tesla rival and experienced the electric, screen-filled future of luxury SUVs

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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

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Car companies want to make billions by charging monthly fees for features like heated seats — and electric cars makes it easier than ever

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Mercedes Benz 2024 E-class interior shows expanded touchscreen and selfie camera
Automakers are emphasizing subscription features more as a way to boost profits, particularly for EVs. For example, Mercedes offers an "Acceleration Increase" feature for an annual fee.

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Hyundai's low-cost, long-range sedan is shaping up to be a major pain for Elon Musk

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 hits dealerships this spring with up to 361 miles of EPA range.

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It's not just the chip shortage — other supply chain disruptions are wreaking havoc on automakers and helping keep prices high

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The F-150 Lightning production line at Ford's factory in Dearborn, Michigan
Ford recently had to stop production of the F-150 Lightning as it struggles with the EV transition and battery problems.

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Driving electric SUVs from Tesla, Kia, and Hyundai showed me why the Korean brands are gaining on Elon Musk

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The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD.
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD.

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Elon Musk wants Tesla to be the biggest car company ever by 2030. Experts say there's no way.

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Tesla Model 3 vehicles queued up at the carmaker's factory in Shanghai, China.
Some of the world's biggest carmakers would need to collapse for Tesla to hit Elon Musk's ambitious goal, experts said.

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