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...it has only happened to 0.2% of Tesla cars In the automotive industry, 0.2% is a huge figure for concern. The comment you linked is in itself factually inc
by Peroni 14y ago
...it has only happened to 0.2% of Tesla cars
In the automotive industry, 0.2% is a huge figure for concern.
The comment you linked is in itself factually incorrect. Firstly, when a Tesla battery dies, towing isn't even an option. The vehicle has to be completely lifted from it's spot and placed on a truck as the wheels can't be released on a dead Tesla.
Secondly, it misses the semantics of the claim. It's not about battery failure, it's about how the battery itself discharges over a prolonged period of time as Teslas, even whilst switched off and completely stationary, require a minor amount of power which progressively drains the cells.
After a period of time, the cells are entirely depleted and the structure of the Tesla battery means they can't be recharged and require replacing entirely. It's been acknowledged that it's a fundamental flaw in the Tesla powerpack that has not yet been resolved.
- majorlazer 14y agoIn response to your "towing isn't an option" comment, it most definitely is. Any decent tow truck driver will get that thing towed. Jack up the front end of the car, put a roller underneath, jack up the rear end, and winch it up the tow truck. My father used to tow cars and we would do this pretty often.
- pbreit 14y agoIt should be stated that all of Peroni's claims apply to the Roadster and not necessarily the Model S.