Tesla Ordered to Pay for Model X Fire in Quebec After 'Vandalism' Defense Fails
A Quebec court has ordered Tesla Canada to reimburse an insurer C$161,700 for a 2020 Model X that caught fire due to an electrical fault. Tesla's argument that the blaze was likely caused by vandalism or misuse was rejected by the judge, who noted the company provided no evidence to support its claim. An expert report concluded the fire originated in the dashboard while the vehicle was still under warranty.