Utter nonsense. I own a body…
Utter nonsense. I own a body shop and since early 2023 we've been specializing in Tesla repair. We fixed well over 100 Teslas since then with various collision and mechanical damages, including broken axles, control arms, steering knuckles, tie rods, bent subframes, destroyed drive units etc. Out of hundred Teslas fixed, I believe only two had a serious HV battery damage requiring battery replacement. The pictures in the article show a broken plastic cover in front of the battery called an aero shield, the battery itself is encased in a thick metal cage and the only reason I believe it requires replacement is a broken plastic niple that goes inside the battery casing where a coolant hose connects too. Easily fixable in many cases but since it's an insurance job - the entire battery will be replaced as any slightly damage part is replaced due to insurance regulations. EVs just like an ICE car have their pros and cons, it's very easy to destroy the engine of an ICE car by crushing an oil pan. In fact, Teslas sustain minimal damage after front end collision, that usually very easy to fix by replacing a few panels and bolted on parts. Tesla would not suffer an irreparable damage when the cooling system is compromised and all the coolant leaks out, it would even be drivable in most cases. Educate yourself about various automotive technologies first so you can write actual articles and not tabloid pieces...