Finland’s Thomas Katainen gained worldwide popularity overnight after he decided to blow up his 2013 Tesla S car after his warranty was revoked and he was asked for an extreme amount of money to repair the defect.
Software bug lights flashed on the instrument panel, affecting the car’s semi-automatic system, forcing him to tow it to the nearest Tesla service station. And he was shocked there, after he was told that he would need a new battery for the car that runs entirely on electricity, which costs “only” 20,000 euros. The guarantee was not recognized, so he (would) have to pay the money himself.