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Tesla Faces $5.8 Million Lawsuit in Israel Over Faulty Batteries
A class-action lawsuit for 22.1 million shekels has been filed against Tesla Israel, alleging severe consumer deception and faulty batteries in Model Y vehicles. The suit claims the company concealed defects in BYD batteries, leading to sudden vehicle shutdowns for hundreds of Israeli drivers.
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What happened
- 01A 22.1 million shekel class-action lawsuit was filed against Tesla Israel for alleged consumer deception and faulty batteries.
- 02The lawsuit claims sudden battery failures in Model Y vehicles produced at Tesla's Berlin factory.
- 03Approximately 4,127 affected vehicles are in use in Israel, with 165 drivers reporting inoperable cars.
- 04Plaintiffs allege Tesla hid the defect in Israel while offering remedies in Taiwan.
- 05One owner was quoted 63,000 shekels for a battery replacement after the warranty expired.
- 06The suit seeks financial damages and a court order for free battery replacements and extended warranties.
While Tesla addressed a similar issue in Taiwan, it allegedly remained silent in Israel, leaving owners with long waits for repairs and exorbitant replacement costs. The plaintiffs seek financial damages and a court order for free battery replacements and extended warranties.
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