The increasingly active role Elon Musk is playing in global politics is turning off many Tesla Inc. customers and creating an opening for Polestar, the rival EV maker’s chief executive officer said.

Tesla is a global leader in the electric vehicle world, as the company has been for many years, but increasingly, this dominance is under threat. Practically every rival automaker is introducing new – and very compelling – electric vehicles, so there’s more competition than ever.

Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller sees Elon Musk’s politics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla as many owners

Outspoken Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been increasingly vocal in his political statements, leading Polestar to try and lure in put-off buyers.