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It sounds like the main issue here is repair cost. The cost of repairs is about twice as much, which could at least partially explain why there's also around 50
by slackingoff2017 9y ago
It sounds like the main issue here is repair cost. The cost of repairs is about twice as much, which could at least partially explain why there's also around 50% more claims.
Most people only report incidents to insurance if the damage exceeds the cost of their deductable. If repairs to Teslas cost twice as much that could push a non-trivial amount of repairs over that threshold.
Elon should make repair parts and shop training a higher priority. One of the only advantages of the dealership model is having a large force of mechanics very familiar with your vehicles. Perhaps Tesla should partner with some shops or build their own in locations with Tesla offices.
I kinda agree that the Model S certainly isn't bought for the same reasons as a luxury SUV. It's kinda funny that they're not comparing one of the fastest cars in the world against other supercars. Sound like someone at AAA has stock in Ferrari or something :).
- Pulcinella 9y agoThe Model S may have a fast 0-60 time but it is no supercar. It can't even do one lap of the Nurburgring without entering limp mode.
- TwoBit 9y agoTrue, though I imagine a lot of crashes can occur from just that 0-60. There are lots of Internet videos that attest to this.
- Pulcinella 9y agoOh I agree. It still has far more performance than anyone really "needs" and you can totally wrap yourself around a tree with that. My Mazda 3 does 0-60 in about 7 seconds which would have been hot hatch territory a few decades ago. That's plenty for most people even for highway driving. The Model S has a weird performance profile. Most other cars that have similar acceleration also have the handling to accompany it.
- sliken 9y agoSure, but if you do the equivalent of even 25% of a record laptop on the Nurburgring on a public road you should be jailed.