DOJ probing Tesla’s EV range after reports of exaggerated numbers | Tesla has allegedly been canceling service appointments from customers who are discovering their vehicles are not getting as much…::Tesla disclosed that the Department of Justice is seeking information about the company’s vehicle range after reports alleged that the company was exaggerating its figures.

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      11 months ago

      That’s… expensive ? The last car I bought new was 17.000€ (12 years ago, a Citroën Berlingo).

      The model 3 in Europe is 43.000€.

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        11 months ago

        Yes, well, things haven’t gotten cheaper over the years… that’s the way things generally tend to work. And that sounds like a much lower quality car. Average new car price in the US is ~$40k.

        You have to account for the cost of ownership in that purchase price. But it sounds like you may need to investigate your local EV incentives.

        I’m ready for a Toyota Corolla EV or similar for a much lower price, but Japan seems to be on a warpath against EVs.

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          11 months ago

          And that sounds like a much lower quality car.

          It’s way more practical than a Tesla. Whatever, the Berlingo model now starts at 39.000€ (EV only). That’s twice the price I bought mine. My salary has not doubled in 10 years.