Man buys used Tesla only to discover it's banned from Supercharger network
13 hours ago
- #Used EVs
- #Tesla
- #Supercharger Ban
- Daniel Boycott bought a used 2022 Tesla Model 3, only to find it was banned from the Supercharger network due to being flagged as a salvaged vehicle.
- Tesla cited safety concerns for blocking the car from Supercharging, despite the CARFAX report showing a clean title and only a 'minor accident.'
- Tesla offers an inspection option for $2,000 (price may vary) to reinstate Supercharger access, but Boycott finds the additional costs unreasonable.
- The dealership maintains the car has a clean title, verified by Illinois Secretary of State Police, and denies it was ever salvaged.
- Other EV manufacturers and charging networks confirmed they do not ban cars with accident histories from their networks.
- Boycott warns used EV buyers to thoroughly inspect vehicle histories before purchasing.