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Cybertruck owners vent about mockery from Musk haters in their own Facebook group

‘Cybertruck ownership comes with… interesting fan mail,’ one electric vehicle owner wrote online

Kelly Rissman
in New York
Wednesday 05 March 2025 18:09 GMT
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Passersby kick Tesla cybertruck fender in video demonstrating latest protest of Musk cars

As the protests against Tesla become more personal, Tesla Cybertruck owners have flocked to Facebook to complain about how Elon Musk-haters are taking out their issues with the tech billionaire on their electric vehicles.

In the Facebook group “Cybertruck Owners Only,” members describe how the public’s rebuke of Musk, the world’s richest person and a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, has impacted them personally. The Department of Government Efficiency, at Musk’s direction, has upended the federal government in just six weeks through mass layoffs and slashed contracts, putting many on edge.

Fellow Musk-made car owners vent about the mockery they’ve endured, like torched charging stations, other drivers flipping them off and hateful messages written on the back of their vehicles.

“Cybertruck ownership comes with… interesting fan mail,” one owner joked.

A Tesla Cybertruck recharges at a Tesla dealership. Owners of the vehicle are now using a Facebook group to vent about the Elon Musk mockery they face
A Tesla Cybertruck recharges at a Tesla dealership. Owners of the vehicle are now using a Facebook group to vent about the Elon Musk mockery they face (Getty Images)

They are also finding ways to fight back or double down on their position.

Some members shared photos of Department of Government Efficiency stickers they slapped onto their electric cars. The stickers show a friendly-looking dog holding an American flag hanging over four letters: DOGE. “Just got some new fridge stickers. A few of my neighbors seem a bit nervous about it now,” one user wrote.

Some also have put stickers depicting middle fingers on the driver-side window of the car. One person shared a photo of his sticker flipping the bird and wrote: “If you can think of a better way to spend $20 please let me know.”

Profane message written on the back of a Tesla Cybertruck and shared in the Facebook group. Members have talked about the backlash they face for owning a Cybertruck
Profane message written on the back of a Tesla Cybertruck and shared in the Facebook group. Members have talked about the backlash they face for owning a Cybertruck (Handout)

Others suggested contacting their Congress members for help.

“I am writing to seek your assistance in addressing the growing harassment, hostility, and violence directed toward Tesla owners across California and the United States. You may be aware of the increasing incidents involving vandalism, road rage, and targeted aggression toward individuals simply because they own and drive a Tesla,” one member wrote, sharing his letter. “As both a concerned citizen and a 24-year retired military veteran, I find it deeply troubling that owning an American-made vehicle has made me—and many others—a target for unjustified hostility.”

Musk and Tesla have faced protests in the wake of his work for the federal government to cut costs
Musk and Tesla have faced protests in the wake of his work for the federal government to cut costs (AFP via Getty Images)

Others still suggest using the vehicle’s “Sentry Mode,” which records suspicious activity when the car is parked and locked. The owner can then use this footage to identify someone vandalizing their vehicle. Some posted videos of their cars being vandalized or kicked by passersby.

One upset member, who had “Cybercuck” written on her vehicle, wrote: “What was meant to be a fun adventure has unfortunately turned into a fearful one, not because of the vehicle itself, but because of the overwhelming negativity from others.”

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