A Scottish couple has been confronted with a £17,374 (A$33,370) bill after their Tesla Model Y wouldn't start after a night out.

Scottish couple facing $33k repair bill after driving Tesla in heavy rain::undefined

  • dalingrin@lemm.eeEnglish
    53·
    1 year ago

    There aren’t alternatives is my part of the USA due to lack of charging options. That is changing now that Tesla’s network is opening up but that hasn’t happened yet.

    • mirror_slap@lemmy.worldEnglish
      47·
      1 year ago

      So buy a hybrid, charge at home, and done. Is the environmental impact different enough from a fully electric vehicle vs hybrid, when you take into account the pollution from lithium mining and refinement? Not dramatically better, no. It’s idiotic to buy a Tesla that is a flaming piece of garbage, just because it’s the only option in a particular area or country. The simple solution is to wait until viable, good quality products are available. It won’t be long.

      • dalingrin@lemm.eeEnglish
        61·
        1 year ago

        I get it that people don’t like Elon. I don’t either, but I’ve gotta say the Tesla Model Y is my favorite car I’ve owned. I’ve owned 7 or so cars at this point.

        I’d rather not own it at this point for Elon/political reasons but it isn’t because of the car itself.

        • mirror_slap@lemmy.worldEnglish
          23·
          1 year ago

          Yes, expensive new car shiny. Right up until something or anything goes wrong with it and you get charged 10 times more than any other company and ripped off. I’m sure at that point your opinion about that car will change. perhaps you’ll be among the lucky owners that don’t encounter that kind of fun. Your solo experience means practically nothing.

        • Dontfearthereaper123@lemm.eeEnglish
          33·
          1 year ago

          Who said anything abt owning? U can charge a car with a plug socket it’s just slow but if its at your house that wouldn’t matter as much.