Tesla Releases Report: Risk of Vehicle Fire is Only One-Eighth That of Fuel Vehicles
Recently, Tesla released its "2023 Impact Report."
1. **Production and Delivery Volume**: Tesla's global electric vehicle production and delivery volume in 2023 exceeded 1.8 million units, which contributed to a reduction of over 20 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
2. **Gigafactory Shanghai**: Tesla's Gigafactory Shanghai demonstrated excellent performance in the circular economy, achieving a waste recycling rate of 94%.
3. **Safety Performance**: Tesla emphasized that its electric vehicles have a lower fire risk compared to gasoline vehicles, with the fire risk being only one-eighth that of gasoline vehicles. Additionally, 99% of recall issues in Tesla vehicles can be resolved through over-the-air (OTA) software updates, showcasing Tesla's technological leadership and enhancing user experience and efficiency.
4. **Manufacturing Cost Reduction**: From 2018 to 2023, Tesla successfully reduced the manufacturing cost per vehicle by nearly 50%, enhancing its market competitiveness and promoting the popularization of electric vehicles, allowing more consumers to enjoy advanced electric travel experiences at reasonable prices.
5. **Recall Incident**: Tesla faced a large-scale recall in the United States, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration pointing out that due to a defect in the seatbelt warning system, Tesla needs to recall 125,227 vehicles. The recalled vehicles include Model S from 2012 to 2024, Model X from 2015 to 2024, Model 3 from 2017 to 2023, and Model Y from 2020 to 2023. This issue may increase the risk of passenger injury in the event of a collision.
