Tesla cars have the highest accident rate [View all]

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Musk believes his own bullshit and Tesla is paying for it

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Tesla’s fatal accident rate is making headlines for all the wrong reasons—double the industry average, according to recent reports. The Tesla Model Y leads the pack with a shocking 10.6 fatalities per billion miles, compared to the SUV average of 4.8.

But here’s the kicker: while Tesla markets itself as the pinnacle of safety and innovation, these numbers suggest something else entirely. Critics point to overreliance on Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features, creating a dangerous mix of driver overconfidence and system flaws.

And let’s not ignore the design issues—like those futuristic electronic doors that might look sleek but have been deadly in emergencies, trapping occupants in fiery crashes.

Meanwhile, regulators are debating scaling back crash reporting requirements—a move that seems tailor-made to let Tesla and other automakers off the hook. The American public deserves transparency and accountability, not more excuses wrapped in a tech bro sales pitch.