Tesla's alleged manipulation tactic raises eyebrows as accusations of exaggerated EV range and shady cover-ups emerge.
The article claims that Tesla has been intentionally inflating the in-dash range-meter projection on its EVs for about a decade at the behest of its CEO, Elon Musk. A source familiar with the matter told the news agency that the executive reportedly gave the directive to rig its range estimating software. The resulting algorithm provided a “rosy” range projection, as opposed to an accurate estimate of how far the EV could travel before it needed to be recharged.
“Elon wanted to show good range numbers when fully charged,” the source told the news agency, adding, “When you buy a car off the lot seeing 350-mile, 400-mile range, it makes you feel good.”Reuters reports that the practice allegedly began during a time when Tesla was selling just two models, the first-generation Roadster and the Model S. Today its lineup includes the Model S, 3, X, and Y, with the Cybertruck set to join once it goes into volume production.
If you’re wondering why Tesla drivers haven’t been more vocal about the issue, it could be because of efforts have allegedly been made to suppress complaints. Reuters reports that after the company became inundated with complaints about the issue, it created a secret “Diversion Team” based out of Las Vegas to cancel as many range-related service appointments as possible.
Tesla did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters about any of the allegations made in its report. The company also did not respond to a request for comment fromReuter’s article points out that it is not uncommon to see an EV’s range drop after it’s no longer at full charge, especially when driving on the highways or in inclement weather.
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