A Canadian Tesla owner, Mario Zelaya, was outraged to discover that he was locked out of his car after the battery died and stopped working.
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Since Tesla doors require battery power to open, he was unable to access the vehicle and was told he would have to pay $26,000 for a new battery.
Outraged by the cost and the technical issues with the 2013 and 2014 models, which had battery fluid leaks, Mario decided to sell the car. However, he faced another obstacle: the ownership documents were locked inside the car, leading him to pay $30 for a new copy.
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Mario shared his frustration on TikTok, where he criticized Tesla for its lack of transparency regarding battery issues and the poor manufacturing quality of the cars. He also revealed that he contacted Transport Canada, which investigated the case and is planning further investigations into the company.
After managing to sell the vehicle to someone who intended to dismantle it for recharging, Mario stated that he would never buy a Tesla again and advised others to avoid the brand.
Source: Unilad | Photos: TikTok (@supermariozelaya) / Instagram (@teslamotors) | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
@supermariozelaya Replying to @Mario Zelaya Here’s an update and some clarifications on my dead 💩 Tesla. Also, someone is buying it tomorrow for $19K and is taking on the responsibility of opening up the car. I got 85 messages on FB Marketplace on it 😅. Guess I’m selling it for cheap? #tesla #car ♬ original sound – Mario Zelaya