Tesla owners in Norway has begun a hunger strike in the hopes of bringing attention to a long list of alleged quality issues with their luxury vehicles.The dissatisfied Norwegian Tesla owners are attempting to make their grievances known to company founder and CEO Elon Musk.
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It’s unclear if all of the owners participating in the Tesla hunger strike have the same make of car.The complaints range from various operational issues, like the inability to start the car in cold weather and dysfunctional autopilot features, to manufacturing issues, like loose front seats and improperly installed decorative mouldings.The Norwegian Tesla owners also included several customer service complaints, including long wait times to speak to a Tesla representative.The (extensive) list of complaints includes:Since Norway has the most electric cars per capita of any other country and is Tesla’s top per-capita market, the Norwegian owners believe they are “the canary in the coal mine.”The group’s website also links to a second page claiming a 2019 Tesla software update negatively impacted the battery capacity of any Tesla Model S manufactured between 2013 and 2016.There is a group claim attached to the webpage, urging Tesla owners to demand money back from the company.
The claim per car is approximately €13,500 (almost $17,700). As Tesla splits its stock, here’s what investors need to know Tesla has already settled two group.