Tesla owners in Chicago were left in dire straits as they were unable to charge their cars because of freezing weather temperatures.
Fox Chicago reported that charging stations have become “car graveyards” as temperatures drop into negative double digits.
Tyler Bears, who had tried to charge his Tesla at a charging station in Oak Brook, Illinois, was stuck for hours.
He said: “Nothing. No juice. Still on zero percent.
“And this is like three hours being out here after being out here three hours yesterday.”
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Kevin Sumrak told Fox that he landed at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on Sunday and found his car would not start.
Hr had to hire a truck to haul his car to a charging station that worked.
Mark Bilek of the Chicago Auto Trade Association said: “It’s not plug and go. You have to precondition the battery, meaning that you have to get the battery up to the optimal temperature to accept a fast charge.”
Tesla has not commented on the issues caused by freezing temperatures.
