Protests against Tesla, the electric vehicle company founded by Elon Musk, have expanded to London this week, as demonstrators gathered outside the Tesla centre in Park Royal on Saturday, 15 March. The protesters were seen holding banners with messages such as “Honk if you hate Elon,” indicating a clear stance against the billionaire entrepreneur.

The recent protests in London appear to be part of a larger movement opposing Musk’s leadership and decisions linked to his close ties with former US president Donald Trump. The demonstrations in the UK followed a separate protest by the environmental activism group Just Stop Oil that took place on Wednesday. During that event, two protesters were arrested after allegedly pouring orange powdered paint over a robot at a shop in Shepherd’s Bush, an action that garnered attention from the Metropolitan Police.

In addition to the demonstrations, the organisers of the protests have been vocal in their calls for a boycott of Tesla. They are urging current Tesla owners to consider selling their vehicles and for individuals to divest any stocks pertaining to the company, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with Musk’s perceived influence and the company’s overarching impacts.

The protests are not isolated incidents; Tesla has faced similar backlash across the United States in recent weeks, including instances of vandalism and further protests targeting the company. The growing dissent highlights the challenges and scrutiny that Tesla and its CEO are currently facing as public sentiment shifts regarding their business practices and political associations.

Source: Noah Wire Services