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Tesla faces $10 million lawsuit over Model Y test drive crash
Tesla is facing a lawsuit filed by Alemzewd Lawgalet, who suffered a serious crash during a September 2024 test drive of a Model Y. The lawsuit claims Tesla failed to properly explain the electric vehicle’s operation, especially regenerative braking and acceleration modes. Court documents state the SUV was set to "Insane" mode, reserved for the Performance variant, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. Lawgalet alleges that after decelerating on the highway, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and crashed into a hair salon, causing permanent injuries and property damage. Tesla denies
- Lawsuit seeks over $10 million for Model Y test drive crash
- Model Y was in "Insane" mode, 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.3 seconds
🔎 Why it matters: The Model Y’s "Insane" mode setting and lack of explanation about key features are central to the lawsuit.
📈 Upside: Not applicable.
📉 Risk: Inadequate instruction on driving modes may pose legal and safety risks.
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