Tesla Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Battery Defects in Israel
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Tesla Israel for approximately 22 million shekels over alleged battery defects in Model Y vehicles. The suit claims Tesla has been deceptive and failed to disclose a significant flaw causing sudden battery shutdowns. Unlike its response in Taiwan, Tesla Israel has allegedly remained silent and failed to offer adequate solutions to affected drivers in Israel.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A class-action lawsuit seeking 22 million shekels has been filed against Tesla Israel.
- The lawsuit alleges consumer deception and defective batteries in Model Y RWD vehicles.
- Affected vehicles were manufactured in Berlin between 2023 and 2024 with BYD LFP/Blade batteries.
- Tesla Israel is accused of concealing the problem, unlike its response to a similar issue in Taiwan.
- Drivers have reported sudden battery shutdowns, long repair waits, and high replacement costs.
- The suit demands proactive battery checks, extended warranties, and immediate replacement vehicles.
A class-action lawsuit seeking approximately 22 million shekels has been filed against Tesla Israel, alleging consumer deception and the sale of defective vehicles. The suit, submitted to the Central District Court, centers on a recurring issue with high-voltage batteries in certain Model Y RWD vehicles manufactured in Berlin between 2023 and 2024. These batteries, supplied by BYD, have been reported to experience sudden, complete shutdowns.
According to the lawsuit, Tesla Israel has attempted to conceal the extent of this problem, a stark contrast to the company's response in Taiwan where a similar issue arose in 2026. In Taiwan, Tesla issued a public apology, provided alternative transportation, and committed to protecting the trade-in value of affected cars. In Israel, however, the company has allegedly adopted a policy of ambiguity and silence, failing to initiate recalls.
The lawsuit estimates the initial damages to the affected group at over 22 million shekels. This figure includes an average depreciation and marketability loss of 5,000 shekels per vehicle for the 4,127 relevant cars in Israel, additional damages for loss of use and distress for drivers whose vehicles failed, and reimbursement for battery replacements for those whose failures occurred after the warranty expired.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs are requesting that Tesla conduct proactive inspections and replacements of faulty batteries at no cost, extend the warranty period for these battery packs, maintain an adequate stock of batteries and spare parts in Israel, and provide immediate replacement vehicles to drivers whose cars are immobilized. The suit highlights cases where drivers faced lengthy waits for repairs without adequate support or significant costs for out-of-warranty replacements.
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