The Tesla is not comparable to the Pinto (for numerous reasons) so that stat doesn't help, and in general Tesla related deaths are not particularly interesting statistically speaking. The problem is their cavalier attitude toward rolling out potentially dangerous features without adequate safeguards
...and of course a little issue with have a nazi CEO.
No, Tesla is way worse, crappier and more dangerous than Pinto, my apologies to any and all Pinto fans. $TSLAQ
So 1) deaths are for completely different reasons, and 2) show me the miles per accident for the Pinto. 3.1 million Pintos sold - in total. So far, 7.2 million Teslas sold so far, but increasing by 1.8million a year.
Nobody knows how many deaths related to the Pinto - but probably double the Tesla with half as many cars.
Generally, car safety has improved massively since the 70's. Even cheap cars are hugely safer than 70's cars. That doesn't mean things can't improve - our expectations for safety are way higher now as well. Personally I think Tesla took it too far by removing driver responsibility from safety.
Are you dumb or just stupid? Total Tesla Fires as of 27.8.2025: 232 confirmed cases Fatalities Involving a Tesla Car Fire Count: 83 www.tesla-fire.com
....and up to 900 fatalities in the Pinto. Maybe it's a math issue?