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Elon Musk pitches Tesla Roadster as an EV for the rich
Original: Tesla CEO Elon Musk pitches an EV for the 1 percent. https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/28/t esla-roadster-electric-spor
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is promoting the Tesla Roadster, an electric sports car critics describe as an aspirational vehicle for the wealthy rather than for everyday buyers. Coverage frames the pitch as expensive and aimed at the '1 percent', sparking debate over whether it serves Tesla's image more than the mass EV market.
Why now: Musk's promotion of a high-priced halo car is drawing fresh commentary on Tesla's direction and pricing strategy.
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- Tesla CEO Elon Musk pitches an EV for the 1 percent. https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/28/t esla-roadster-electric-sports-car-expensive-aspirational-elections2026/ # evs # tesla # teslaroadster # cars # publicrelations # communications # advertising # elonmusk # musk #… · Casey@newsie.social · 2
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk pitches an EV for the 1 percent. https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/28/t esla-roadster-electric-sports-car-expensive-aspirational-elections2026/ # evs # tesla # teslaroadster # cars # publicrelations # communications # advertising # elonmusk # musk #… · Casey@mastodon.green · 1
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