Tesla is the largest electric car maker in the world but it has struggled with some quality issues for a while now.
In a bizarre occurrence, a Tesla Model 3 owner reported the accelerator pedal of his car breaking while driving. What is more shocking is the fact that this is not the first time a Tesla car owner has reported such a case. A little bit of research on Google shows you that people have been reporting this for a few years now. Tesla is amidst the process of global expansion setting up factories in many parts of the world. It is also entering new markets to open new horizons. However, it is imperative that it fixes all the issues its customers are facing to ensure that these things don’t happen in the new markets. Here are the details.
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Tesla’s Accelerator Pedal Breaking Case
A Tesla Model 3 owner shared his ordeals online. He posted on a social media platform, Reddit, the image of the accelerator pedal broken and almost about to come off. With the image he shared, he wrote, “I don’t think I pressed it that hard…”, seeking advice from the other Tesla Model 3 owners if something like this happened to them as well. That is when internet users explained the possible reasons behind it.
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As per the information there, the accelerator pedal on Tesla EVs is composed of hollow polymer/plastic. As a result, there have been instances where it has broken under stress. Note that in comparison, the brake pedal is made out of solid steel since people generally use it more often and with more force. Many Tesla owners have shared their similar experiences on many forum threads and other social media platforms in the past as well. It is a fairly common practice in the industry to offer plastic material for the accelerator pedal and metal for the brake pedal to save costs.
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What We Think
Tesla is the poster child for the electric mobility revolution in the world. It has been at the top of its game for the past decade. However, in today’s day and age, new players are emerging from all corners of the world to compete at the top level. Not to mention, the legacy car makers have updated themselves to make a transition into electrification. In such a scenario, Tesla needs to be a bit more careful and particular about the quality it offers in its EVs. Otherwise, there are a few worthy rivals that are willing to replace Tesla cars in many international markets.
