It was stated that Tesla used exaggerated figures on battery ranges. A lawsuit filed by a group of Tesla owners alleges that the company overestimated the driving range of their vehicles. Inquiry involving dozens of customers; It covers Model S, Model X, Model Y and Model 3.
New lawsuit filed for Tesla, which increases driving ranges
According to the lawsuit filed in the US, Tesla exaggerated the true capacity of its electric vehicles to mislead customers and charge higher prices. Plaintiffs stated that their vehicle showed an exaggerated driving range when fully charged. I was told that the range is also reduced when the battery level drops below 50 percent.
This contradicts Tesla’s advertisements for long ranges that its vehicles can travel on a single charge. “Had Elon Musk announced the actual range of his electric vehicles, customers would either not have purchased these vehicles or paid significantly less,” the plaintiffs said.
Tesla advertises a range of over 500 km for some models. However, the company has received a lot of criticism for its exaggerated range claims. For example, the US Environmental Protection Agency has launched an investigation into its exaggerated claims about Model S battery life estimates.
There has been no explanation yet from Tesla and Elon Musk on the subject. However, if the case is accepted, it seems possible for the company to pay millions of dollars in compensation to vehicle owners.
In addition, the court’s decision in this case may increase surveillance of electric vehicle advertisements. Although many companies say that the data in the ads will not always be accurate, more care needs to be taken with the range.
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