Tesla Faces Lawsuit in Australia for Exaggerating Range, Phantom Braking Issues, and Misleading Full Self-Driving Claims | Carscoops

      The class action lawsuit alleges that Tesla has not resolved the issues or provided compensation to owners.

      According to the law firm, many Model 3 and Model Y owners are unable to achieve 75% of the stated range.

      This class action is available for anyone with a Model 3 or Model Y manufactured since May 2021.

      Recently, a German court labeled Tesla’s Autopilot system as “defective” due to problems with phantom braking.

      Tesla is facing legal challenges again, this time stemming from Australia. A new lawsuit in Australia's Federal Court claims that Tesla Motors Australia has exaggerated the driving ranges of its electric vehicles, made excessive promises regarding self-driving capabilities, and that its vehicles experience phantom braking incidents.

      The issue of phantom braking has been ongoing for Tesla and has prompted other lawsuits, including one in Germany. Just last week, a German court determined that Tesla’s Autopilot system is “defective” and unsuitable for regular use because of phantom braking issues.

      In this case, the Australian law firm JGA Saddler characterizes phantom braking as a "dangerous phenomenon [that] would terrify you and your passengers and could, if it leads to an accident, result in serious injury and/or death."

      Moreover, Rebecca Jancauskas, director of JGA Saddler, has criticized Tesla for selling its long-promised Full-Self Driving functionalities without fulfilling the commitments made regarding the system. She claims that many Tesla vehicles sold in Australia cannot reach 75% of their advertised driving range and believes that the automaker has been aware of these faults for years but has yet to address them or compensate owners.

      "It is hoped this claim highlights the necessity for all EV manufacturers to be honest in their marketing, meet their commitments, and ensure their products are safe and dependable," Jancauskas stated to Yahoo! News.

      The class action is accessible to anyone who has purchased or leased a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y equipped with the contentious Tesla Vision system since May 2021.

      “Tesla made promises regarding their vehicles’ safety, performance, and features like ‘full self-driving,’ but it seems some of these promises are proving to be unfulfilled,” Jancauskas further commented. The exact number of owners and lessees participating in the class action remains unclear.