Crashed Teslas Resurface in Ukraine, Leaving Former Owners Astonished
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Autopian
Crashed Teslas from the US are being sold to auction houses, which then ship them overseas to Ukraine where they are repaired and sold. Former owners of these Teslas are still connected to their cars via software, receiving tracking updates and even accessing their Spotify accounts. The cars are being brought back to life and made available for sale in Ukraine, despite being written off in the US. The process involves shipping the wrecked cars to Ukraine, repairing them, and selling them at a profit. The situation highlights the challenges of untangling oneself from a connected vehicle and raises questions about the security of personal data and access to car features.