Tesla fucking its customers over?
Tesla fucking its customers over!
Yes, we fucking have it, right here.
The model S actually had a 75kWh battery for some time now, but it was software locked. However, for a fee off over 3000 $ they will unlock that which they prevent you from using.
You know what teh fun part is?
They brag about it in twitter:
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Who cares that car is for faggy hipsters who like getting fucked in the arse
I really hope owners take this to whatever consumer rights groups there are in their countries or just straight up sue. This is the sort of bullshit that needs to stop before it becomes the norm.
Let me drop some knowledge on lithium batteries here: if you discharge them too much they go kaput. This was probably a safety measure to prevent that until they fucked around with stuff long enough to make sure that wouldn't be an issue.
>if you discharge them too much they go kaput
Nah, turns out they can be restored, however it's a complex process of refilling.
>This was probably a safety measure to prevent that
IMO it was because they found an improved battery, used it, but didn't want to introduce a new model (S75 or something)
>Not paying 3 grand in DLC for your car
It's like you're not even on Veeky Forums.
So Tesla locks a certain portion so you don't charge it to 100% to further extend the life of the battery
Those fucking monsters !
Sounds like a problem for Tesla customers.
But you get less range and performance until you pay to unlock it.
And the difference to otherwise identical combustion cars with a more powerful turbo tune for more money is which exactly?