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Tesla cars abandoned in the USA: Internet users publish images of a real 'cemetery' of electric vehicles, showing recent Tesla models abandoned in Florida.
Hundreds of Tesla cars were found abandoned in a field in Florida near the Tesla Service Center in Tampa, creating what many are calling an “electric car graveyard.” The discovery caught the attention of residents and curious people, who quickly photographed the abandoned vehicles, and the images went viral on the internet, generating heated discussions in online forums. This intriguing situation has raised several questions about the fate of these vehicles and what could be happening to Tesla's fleet in the United States.
Which abandoned Tesla cars in the US appear in the photos?
Among the vehicles from Elon Musk's automaker that were abandoned in the electric car cemetery, many were 2024 versions of the Model 3, in addition to some current Model Y cars, which were already being covered by the local vegetation.
According to information, the photo of Tesla cars abandoned in the USA, which went viral on Reddit, was shared by a user named Eric. He discovered that the vehicles were produced between April and May of this year and noted that they have a non-standard interior and that none of them are a performance model.
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Another user claims that they contacted the service center and discovered that the electric car graveyard is an additional lot to house the excess of new Model 3 cars. Tesla is experiencing a lack of space in its facilities, especially , in Florida and Orlando (USA), and therefore needed this extra location.
Tesla goes through low sales season
This increase in unsold inventory, where there are Tesla cars abandoned in the US, may indicate that the company is facing problems with falling demand for electric vehicles, something similar to what other manufacturers are facing.
After record sales in the fourth quarter of 2023, the company saw a drop in these numbers at the beginning of 2024. In the second quarter of this year, the numbers had a negative impact: Elon Musk's automaker recorded an incredible 45% drop in its profit.
The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling SUV in the world last year, with 1,22 million units sold, while the Model 3 came in tenth place, with 508 thousand sales. These were the only electric vehicles on the top ten best-selling list.
It is worth mentioning that, last year, images went viral on social media showing thousands of cars, some in excellent condition, left in large open-air warehouses in China. According to information, they were recent Chinese-made electric vehicles, such as the Geely Kandi K10 EV, Neta V and models from BYD. According to experts, the electric car cemetery arose after models were produced following an inflated sales scheme.
Electric car graveyard due to Musk's behavior?
In addition to this record of abandoned Tesla cars in the US, large quantities of unsold vehicles are accumulating in the company's yards. Electric car graveyards can be seen from space.
The number of electric vehicles that are not being distributed and remain parked are so numerous that they can be seen from space. The situation raises questions about the strategies Tesla will adopt to manage this excess inventory and how this will affect its operations in the future.
When comparing a Thursday in October last year with a Thursday in March this year, it is possible to notice that the parking lots highlighted in the images released are more full of unsold Tesla cars. Elon Musk's temperament in recent months has kept potential buyers away, as highlighted by a group of investors.
