NHTSA Complaint #11535284 — 2023 TESLA MODEL 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11535284
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 16, 2023
Date Filed	July 30, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The battery range is showing on the computer and tesla website as 272 miles but real driving range is 150-160 miles. The car is in service right now for that issue. Service probably will say it depends on driving conditions, there is no problem with the batteries but it does not explain 50% lose of usage. This is the biggest scam of human history. I am very disappointed due to 50% lower range then what it is supposed to be. There are thousands of people complaining with this issue. This is basically a scam that tesla is doing. If i knew that the actual drivimg range is around at most 200 miles i would not buy the car. I am scammed by tesla.

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