An overnight test drive of the new Tesla Model S P100D didn’t end as expected for a prospective buyer outside of Calgary, Canada. The driver of the P100D was experiencing the thrills of Tesla’s “quickest production car in the world” – a car that has 920.37 ft lbs of torque from all four wheels – before crashing in Canmore, Alberta.
According to authorized Tesla body shop Contemporary Coachworks, the driver of the P100D hit a guard rail and lost control of the vehicle. It’s unknown how fast the Model S P100D was traveling at the time of the accident, but photos taken after the incident show a vehicle that has sustained substantial damage.
Contemporary Coachworks declined to comment on the crash.
For the driver of the Model S, the biggest issue is who’s insurance covers such a crash? With a P100D’s price tag comfortably north of $160k, it comes with little doubt that the cost of the accident will be significant.
Tesla has offered an overnight test drive program since last year, which historically have been made available at the discretion of a Tesla manager. A registration form was made available last summer on Tesla’s website allowing prospective buyers to apply for the overnight test drive program.
As we prepare to head into the summer drive season, Tesla would like to offer you an exclusive overnight test drive with Model S where you can experience our Autopilot features for yourself. More than your average test drive, this extended experience will allow you to take your time exploring the car’s ground-breaking performance and features. Take Model S home, commute to work and see how seamlessly this award-winning car could fit into your lifestyle.
Model S also now comes with the option to activate Tesla’s latest version of Autopilot software. This new self-driving technology makes it even easier than ever to arrive at your destination relaxed.
Though the overnight program was originally intended to showcase Tesla’s newest Autopilot capabilities, there’s been reports that the company has begun sending emails to Model 3 reservation holders in hopes to convert them into Model S/X buyers.
“To experience these features yourself (Autopilot, Summon, etc.), we’d like to offer you an exclusive overnight test drive experience. And to make it easier, we’ll even drop off the car at your home or office.”
We’ve included some photos of the aftermath courtesy of Ed Tanas via Facebook.
Photo: Ed Tanas (Facebook)
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So if he doesn't have comprehensive insurance he has 160k $ problem...
160k USD maybe, but in Canada that car is worth over 220k CAD plus taxes... Let's not kid our selves!
I recently brought in my Model S that I just took delivery in September 2016 due to a malfunctioning heater. They wound up replacing the main wiring harness which meant they had to strip the interior of my car. After getting it back there were scratches, nicks on the interior dash, loose molding throughout the car and a missing screw in the trunk somewhere. Oh and the dashcam I had installed a few weeks prior was removed and left in the center console with a broken cable for me to take care of. They bought me a new cable but I'm assuming it's on me to pay for installation again or just do it myself since I'm the only one that pays attention to detail.
My point to this story is 1) to vent my complete frustration and lack of quality control, 2) When I was given a loaner for the 3-4 weeks, I was informed that they did not provide insurance and it was up to my insurance company to cover any damages I cause.
On another note, the loaner was a complete mess. It was so dirty and dusty inside. I detailed the car and gave it back to them in better condition than I received.
This has been my experience as well... Front right wheel had a slow leak when I took delivery (it happens) so Tesla replaced the rim and the tire (exactly what I wanted - perfect). As they were doing the work caught one of the tech's leaning on the car with his tool belt. Complained as it was happening - service manager came out yelling at the tech. After inspection found a huge scratch through the top coat exactly where the tech had been leaning (3 day old car). Had to argue with the service manager to get the door replaced.
Fully agree with you Brian - Tesla lacks the attention to detail it requires to be in the 160k+ car market. They should do great in the 35k + though...
The car is amazing though and love what it's doing to the industry - just wish they could be as distinctive and disruptive with the quality of their after sales service (as they are with their product development).
160k USD maybe, but in Canada that car is worth over 220k CAD plus taxes... Let's not kid our selves!
I was about to say that! I hope they dollar strengthens a little before the Model 3 is released... it would be nice to pay 35,000$... not ~45,000$! (excluding the possible 14,000$ incentive in Ontario ;) )
Under whose insurance such a loan is put?
Deductable?
Paper trail?
Actually it is a good question.
Under whose insurance such a loan is put?
Deductable?
Paper trail?
Tesla will likely file a claim against the driver's insurance company. The driver will be out of a deductible, face an increase in insurance coverage or get dropped entirely from the policy after the claim is settled.
My point to this story is 1) to vent my complete frustration and lack of quality control, 2) When I was given a loaner for the 3-4 weeks, I was informed that they did not provide insurance and it was up to my insurance company to cover any damages I cause.
On another note, the loaner was a complete mess. It was so dirty and dusty inside. I detailed the car and gave it back to them in better condition than I received.
Tesla will likely file a claim against the driver's insurance company. The driver will be out of a deductible, face an increase in insurance coverage or get dropped entirely from the policy after the claim is settled.
So if he doesn't have comprehensive insurance he has 160k $ problem...
After getting it back there were scratches, nicks on the interior dash, loose molding throughout the car and a missing screw in the trunk somewhere. [/QUOTE]
My Model S has been back to the service center five times in the past year for different issues and I've had several minor but annoying bits of damage done to my car during the service visit. The once-perfect leather steering wheel now has a few obvious scratches/cuts that I can feel while turning the wheel. Once a tech forgot to reconnect my glove box button, so I couldn't open the box until someone came out to reattach the switch. Most recently the car came back with badly-aligned trim above the instrument cluster. I don't know how to fix it and it looks pretty terrible. Oily hand prints on the windshield seem to appear every time the car is in. But they did replace my dirty and curled floor mats with new ones at no charge once, so that's something.
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On another note, the loaner was a complete mess. It was so dirty and dusty inside. I detailed the car and gave it back to them in better condition than I received.
Yep. I think the loaners are usually in high demand, so they often go straight from one driver to the next. I've had several loaners in the past year and have found all of them to have at least slightly abused interiors. Two of them had one broken USB port each. They're always dirty (food pieces between seats, kid shoe scuffs on the backs of the seats, marks on the headliner, dust and fingerprints throughout, one had a badly damaged UMC in the trunk with exposed copper wires sticking through the insulation) but I get over it. Like you, I clean the cars myself and pass them on to the next guy in better condition than I received them. I love (love, love) getting a loaner. It takes away some of the sting from whatever is ailing my own car, so I don't find it hard to tolerate the messy interiors.
I don't believe comment posts from people I don't know. No one should.
Can you be more specific?
Can you be more specific?
Is "electric joe" an actual owner? How would a reader know? Many claims are made in service to influencing people negatively on Tesla's vehicles so short sellers can make money. This is why people should be skeptical of claims made by anonymous posters online.
Is "electric joe" an actual owner? How would a reader know? Many claims are made in service to influencing people negatively on Tesla's vehicles so short sellers can make money. This is why people should be skeptical of claims made by anonymous posters online.
I see your point but I'm going to lean more towards him being an owner since him and I seem to have the same issue. I even told my sales rep that I notice EVERYTHING to make sure it's perfect or at least I get the car in the same condition I left it. I was highly disappointed. I also had thumb prints all over the interior of the windshield, a scratch on the leather seat, uneven trim. He listed very specific details. Tesla needs to train the service center employees the same way the factory workers to pay attention to detail.
I see your point but I'm going to lean more towards him being an owner since him and I seem to have the same issue. I even told my sales rep that I notice EVERYTHING to make sure it's perfect or at least I get the car in the same condition I left it. I was highly disappointed. I also had thumb prints all over the interior of the windshield, a scratch on the leather seat, uneven trim. He listed very specific details. Tesla needs to train the service center employees the same way the factory workers to pay attention to detail.
I would note that people are more likely to complain than praise. It is part of being human to notice the hits and not the misses. With so many Tesla vehicles on the road the fact that very few complain on line might actually indicate that your claims as to service quality are VERY atypical.
