Tesla Owner Wins $10,000 Full Self-Driving Refund in Court – The Battle Continues
Hey everyone, DennisCW here! If you're a Tesla owner who's shelled out big bucks for Full Self-Driving (FSD), this story might hit close to home. One brave Tesla Model 3 owner, known as Gausser, just scored a $10,000 win in small claims court against Tesla for an FSD refund. But Tesla isn't going down without a fight – they're appealing. Let's break it down.
The Backstory
Gausser bought his Tesla Model 3 back in August 2021 and dropped $10,000 on FSD. Fast forward to now: Elon Musk himself confirmed on the latest earnings call that Hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles – like Gausser's – won't support unsupervised Full Self-Driving. That's the smoking gun. Armed with this and other evidence, Gausser took Tesla to small claims court.
Guess what? Tesla didn't even show up! The judge sided with Gausser, ordering Tesla to refund the full $10,000. You can read the full details in this Electrek article (check the latest posts for the story).
Why This Matters
This isn't just a one-off win – it could spark a wave of similar cases. FSD prices have fluctuated wildly over the years:
- As low as $6,000
- Up to $12,000–$15,000 for some early adopters
If you paid top dollar for FSD on HW3, you might be thinking, "Hey, that's me!" I get it – I'd probably do the same if I was out that kind of cash.
But here's the catch: Individual small claims battles take time and effort. Is it worth it for $10k? Absolutely for some. For others, a class-action lawsuit might be smarter to band together against the giant.
Tesla's Response
Of course, Tesla's not rolling over. They're fighting the ruling, likely through appeals or other legal maneuvers. Classic Tesla – innovate fast, litigate harder.
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What Do You Think?
Should more HW3 owners sue for refunds? Or wait for Tesla's next move? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, smash that like button if this fired you up, and subscribe for more Tesla news, FSD updates, and EV drama.
Stay charged, DennisCW
