Tesla Model Y owner records moment vehicle suffers major failure in autopilot mode

YouTuber Justin Demaree was attempting to cross the U.S. without driving the car when he captured the moment his Tesla Model Y failed to avoid an object on the road in automatic mode.

The incident caused damage amounting to $22,000, nearly half the price of a new Model Y.

Justin Demaree, a Tesla car enthusiast, began his journey in the first half of September, departing from Orlando, Florida, to San Diego, California, covering nearly 3,900 km.

The trip was going as planned until Justin’s car failed to avoid a small metal ramp that appeared on the road. The Tesla Model Y did not brake and collided with the structure at 120 km/h.

+Watch the full video of the accident

The protections under the car prevented a puncture, but the impact damaged the battery pack, which had to be replaced. Repairs cost $22,275.82, nearly half the price of an all-wheel-drive Tesla Model Y.

The influencer was still lucky: the battery pack replacement was covered under the car’s warranty.

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