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I’ve driven the Tesla Model 3, but Elon Musk is making it hard for us all to love the brand

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Tesla has been a major player among automotive brands with over a hundred years in the business.

However, too much innovation can lead to distraction and current line-up of vehicles is getting long in the tooth.

Customers are demanding fresh design, new technology and increased battery range, but these things are arriving drabs and drabs.

Model 3 and Model Y are arguably the best cars Tesla has ever built.

JP Morgan analysts charted Tesla ’s recent sales slump in key markets.

Sales figures have slumped in Europe , California , Australia and China .

Company has been subject of yet more arson attacks and acts of graffiti and violence against dealers.

Tesla 's share price has dropped by nearly 50% since taking up his role in the White House .

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