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Tesla removed from Charlotte’s approved EV list due to ‘safety issues’
- Tesla has been removed from the Charlotte, North Carolina, City Council’s list of pre-approved electric vehicles.
- The decision was not related to Elon Musk, but Democratic council member LaWana Mayfield cited 'safety issues' as the reason.
- Mayfield expressed concerns about safety issues and past lawsuits associated with Tesla vehicles.
- Tesla's data shows its vehicles are statistically safer than the average driver, especially when using Autopilot technology.
- Republican City Council member Ed Driggs defended Tesla, questioning the reasoning behind excluding them.
- Ford topped the list for most car recalls in 2025, with Tesla having significantly fewer recalls.
- Despite objections, Tesla was removed from the approved list by a 6-3 vote, with mixed party support.
- Charlotte plans to purchase 45 new electric vehicles where Teslas could have been a viable option.
- Local law enforcement agencies in the U.S. using Tesla vehicles have reported cost reductions due to lower upkeep.
- Baltimore also shifted away from using Tesla for its EV fleet plans earlier this year, a move perceived as political.
- Tesla was previously chosen over Ford for an EV fleet expenditure in Baltimore.
- The decision to remove Tesla from Charlotte's list was controversial and involved political motivations.
- The City Council vote to exclude Tesla from approved EVs was met with opposition and scrutiny.
- The overall safety and performance of Tesla vehicles were debated during the council meeting.
- The City of Charlotte's approach to EV purchases and fleet management has faced criticism following the Tesla decision.
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