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That's a bullshit response from Tesla, roughly equivalent to 'our cars are special snowflakes and should not be compared to other cars (but only when it makes u

That's a bullshit response from Tesla, roughly equivalent to 'our cars are special snowflakes and should not be compared to other cars (but only when it makes us look bad)' - I see zero reason to believe that faster acceleration means fewer claims and would love to see their evidence that contradicts what this article states. Their owners are filing more claims and more expensive claims. The way insurance works is those people pay a higher rate (or insurance loses money on them).

ars 9y ago
> I see zero reason to believe that faster acceleration means fewer claims I think what they mean is that the fast acceleration puts the Tesla cars in the "luxury" bracket, but really they should be in a regular bracket.
- myko 9y ago
  I think Tesla is arguing the opposite? AAA is comparing the cost of repairs of Tesla's do cars that cost less than half as much. Tesla is saying their costs should be compared to other cars of comparable value (other high end luxury vehicles).
jkmcf 9y ago
I didn't notice anything about the types of claims. The acceleration could contribute to rear end collisions if someone stops quickly after accelerating, i.e. pulling into traffic, and the person behind not reacting quickly enough. Almost all of my "accidents" have been this on the receiving end, but minus the crazy acceleration.
topspin 9y ago
>> That's a bullshit response from Tesla It's a Chewbacca Defense. At the end of the day the evidence shows Tesla owners should pay more due to the frequency and cost of claims, thus higher rates. Squabbling about whether Telsa vehicles should be compared to luxury SUVs, Bentleys, Lamborghinis or whatever just muddies the water. AAA put the comparison out there so they have only themselves to blame for providing the ammo, but that doesn't actually salvage Tesla's (non-)argument.

ars 9y ago

> I see zero reason to believe that faster acceleration means fewer claims I think what they mean is that the fast acceleration puts the Tesla cars in the "luxury" bracket, but really they should be in a regular bracket.

myko 9y ago
I think Tesla is arguing the opposite? AAA is comparing the cost of repairs of Tesla's do cars that cost less than half as much. Tesla is saying their costs should be compared to other cars of comparable value (other high end luxury vehicles).

jkmcf 9y ago

I didn't notice anything about the types of claims. The acceleration could contribute to rear end collisions if someone stops quickly after accelerating, i.e. pulling into traffic, and the person behind not reacting quickly enough. Almost all of my "accidents" have been this on the receiving end, but minus the crazy acceleration.

topspin 9y ago

>> That's a bullshit response from Tesla It's a Chewbacca Defense. At the end of the day the evidence shows Tesla owners should pay more due to the frequency and cost of claims, thus higher rates. Squabbling about whether Telsa vehicles should be compared to luxury SUVs, Bentleys, Lamborghinis or whatever just muddies the water. AAA put the comparison out there so they have only themselves to blame for providing the ammo, but that doesn't actually salvage Tesla's (non-)argument.