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Is Tesla Finished?

In 2021 I traded my 1998 Ford Ranger for a Tesla. Now I'm going back.
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I bought my Tesla Model 3 in 2021—back when it felt like the future had arrived. But now, in 2025, Tesla’s future feels a lot less certain. In this video, I explore the rise of Tesla, the cracks that began to show, and the growing fears about where the company is headed.

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From quality issues and political backlash to a brutal sales decline and rising competition from companies like BYD, Tesla is facing a critical moment. I’ll share my personal experience as an owner—why I bought the car, what went wrong, and what I’m planning to do now that I’m underwater on my loan.

I never should have sold this truck.

We'll cover:

  • The origins of Tesla and its meteoric rise

  • Build quality problems and high defect rates

  • Sales slumps in 2024 and 2025 Elon Musk’s political controversies and their market impact

  • The competition eating into Tesla’s market share

  • The long-term concerns about support, resale, and the supercharger network

If you’re wondering whether Tesla is still worth the hype—or if you’re stuck with one like me—this video is for you.

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