“It’s A Brick” – Tesla Motors’ Devastating Design Problem

After reading this article from theunderstatement.com, my desire to own a Tesla Roadster went from 100 to 0 in 10 seconds flat:

Tesla Motors’ lineup of all-electric vehicles — its existing Roadster, almost certainly its impending Model S, and possibly its future Model X — apparently suffer from a severe limitation that can largely destroy the value of the vehicle. If the battery is ever totally discharged, the owner is left with what Tesla describes as a “brick”: a completely immobile vehicle that cannot be started or even pushed down the street. The only known remedy is for the owner to pay Tesla approximately $40,000 to replace the entire battery. Unlike practically every other modern car problem, neither Tesla’s warranty nor typical car insurance policies provide any protection from this major financial loss.

Source: understatementblog

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    interesting read nonetheless...differences between traditional
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    expensive brick!
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