Tesla exaggerated EV range so much that drivers thought cars were broken

Inundated with complaints, Tesla created "Diversion Team" to cancel appointments.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/07/tesla-exaggerated-ev-range-so-much-that-drivers-thought-cars-were-broken/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Tesla exaggerated EV range so much that drivers thought cars were broken

Inundated with complaints, Tesla created “Diversion Team” to cancel appointments.

Ars Technica

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'"Tesla years ago began exaggerating its vehicles' potential driving distance—by rigging their range-estimating software," the article published today said.'

Didn't Volkswagen get into a heap of trouble for exactly that?

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-34324772

Volkswagen: The scandal explained

The scandal over VW cheating pollution emissions tests in the US is casting a cloud over the whole car industry.

BBC News