A European EV-repair shop claims some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with China-built LG NCM811 battery packs are experiencing unusually high failure rates — even calling them “catastrophic.” In this episode, we break down the allegations, what the data actually says, how Tesla and LG are responding, and what this means for current and future owners.
 
Sources include: Electrek, InsideEVs, ArenaEV, New Mobility News, EV Clinic, and more.

A European EV-repair shop claims some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with China-built LG NCM811 battery packs are experiencing unusually high failure rates — even calling them “catastrophic.” In this episode, we break down the allegations, what the data actually says, how Tesla and LG are responding, and what this means for current and future owners. Sources include: Electrek, InsideEVs, ArenaEV, New Mobility News, EV Clinic, and more.

The Tesla Battery Controversy: Are China-Built LG Packs Failing?

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Welcome to the EV Geek Podcast from the EV Geek Studios where we talk about all things electric vehicles! From EV ownership, charging, road tripping to EV sales, service, infrastructure, renewable energy and breaking news! If it’s about electric vehicles, we will talk about it...pros and cons!! Questions or comments? Want to be a guest? Email us at info@evgeekstudios.com. We want to hear about topics that interest you in the EV community! Check us out on YouTube or wherever you get your audio podcasts!Help support and grow our podcast! Become an EV Geek Patreon member at www.patreon.com/evgeek Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theevgeekpodcast Follow The EV Geek on social media! X: @theEVgeek Tik-Tok: @ev.geek

Welcome to the EV Geek Podcast from the EV Geek Studios where we talk about all things electric vehicles! From EV ownership, charging, road tripping to EV sales, service, infrastructure, renewable energy and breaking news! If it’s about electric vehicles, we will talk about it...pros and cons!! Questions or comments? Want to be a guest? Email us at info@evgeekstudios.com. We want to hear about topics that interest you in the EV community! Check us out on YouTube or wherever you get your audio podcasts! Help support and grow our podcast! Become an EV Geek Patreon member at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/evgeek" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.patreon.com/evgeek</a>&nbsp;
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