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Old 10-16-2024, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JoMar View Post
She probably never activated it.
I feel very sorry for the lady. No idea on Tesla, but our automatic breaking is ON when I start the car. I have read (NO personal experience) that some Tesla cars have ONE pedal operation, press gas for GO and release for BRAKE (regenerative), I believe there is actually a brake pedal also. My point this can be very confusing for a new owner.
IMHO, I would guess the Tesla is totaled, and the repair to the house will be well over $10K, so this whole accident may come out close to $100k, hope she has good insurance.
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