Tesla is facing a lawsuit over exaggerated driving range

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Tesla is facing a lawsuit from customers who claim the company exaggerated vehicles driving range, citing a bombshell press report

who claimed the EV maker rigged the range-estimating software on the cars' dashboards.

The Reuters investigation also cited sources with knowledge of a secret team set up to cancel service appointments from drivers with range issues. The secret"Diversion Team" set up in Las Vegas was the result of a flood of complaints about driving range concerning cars that often did not require repairs, per Reuters. , says that the company engaged in fraud and unfair competition.

The suit claims driving range is"one of the most important features" for consumers purchasing an electric vehicle. The distance EVs can travel on one charge is one of theThe three plaintiffs detail instances of lower-than-expected range in the suit which is seeking class-action status. One Tesla owner, James Porter said in the lawsuit"his vehicle lost approximately 182 miles of range—despite only driving 92 miles.

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