The Elon Effect is real.
Our new polling shows Americans deeply divided on Musk, with 41% viewing him favorably vs 53% unfavorably.
The partisan gap? A staggering 78-point difference: Republicans: 81% favorable Democrats: 2% favorable
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Apr 3, 2025 21:29📊 The data underscores why shareholders are pressuring Musk to step back from Tesla:
Only 1% of Democrats view Musk "very favorably" compared to 55% of Republicans.
Meanwhile, a striking 94% of Democrats view him "very unfavorably" vs just 6% of Republicans.
Age divide is also significant.
Among 18-34 year olds:
23% view Musk favorably
69% view him unfavorably
Among 50-64 year olds:
51% view Musk favorably
44% view him unfavorably
This generational gap threatens Tesla's future customer base.
Only 22% of urban Americans view Musk favorably, while rural Americans are much more positive (58.9% favorable).
States and regions with highest EV adoption skew urban & Democratic - exactly where Musk is now least popular.
Tesla investors are taking notice. As calls for leadership changes intensify, our data suggests the "Elon Effect" has evolved from marketing asset to potential liability.
When asked to describe Musk in one word, 33% of Democrats chose "dangerous" compared to just 2% of Republicans.
