Tesla held a vote on where to build the next Supercharger, and then picked another winner
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First reported by The Driven ·
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The quick read
- Tesla held a vote on preferred Supercharger sites but chose a different winner.
- Three sites attracted massive votes but were not selected.
- Tesla's decision may undermine the credibility of future attempts to engage with customers.
- Dealers may be able to differentiate themselves by being more responsive to customer needs.
For dealers: Australian dealers can learn from Tesla's mistakes by prioritizing customer feedback and responsiveness to build trust and loyalty with their customers.
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ADME commentary
The ADME angle
Tesla's decision to disregard the results of its own vote on Supercharger locations suggests the company is not interested in crowd-sourced feedback, which could be a concern for Australian dealers who are trying to build trust with their customers.
This approach may undermine the credibility of any future attempts by Tesla to engage with its customers or gather feedback, making it harder for dealers to build a loyal customer base.
What it means for customer engagement
The fact that three sites attracted massive votes but were not chosen raises questions about Tesla's priorities and whether they are truly committed to meeting the needs of their customers, which could be a turn-off for potential buyers.
This lack of transparency and disregard for customer feedback could give Australian dealers an opportunity to differentiate themselves by being more responsive to customer needs and preferences.
Competitor response
Dealers who can demonstrate a genuine commitment to listening to their customers and responding to their needs may be able to attract customers who are put off by Tesla's approach, which could be a key differentiator in a competitive market.
One decisive action a dealer could take this week is to review their own customer feedback mechanisms and make sure they are actively responding to customer concerns and suggestions, in order to build trust and loyalty with their customers.
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Tesla held a vote on where to build the next Supercharger, and then picked another winner
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