Sputnik
By Max Gorbachev – September 8, 2021
The story generated massive interest from social media users when it was reported back in 2019. Netizens scratched their heads over the incident and offered various explanations – from a malfunction in the electric battery to attempts to sabotage Tesla. The true cause turned out to be quite simple.
The mystery of a charred Tesla Model X on a frozen lake in Vermont has been solved, US media reported. According to the District of Vermont Attorney’s Office, the owner of the vehicle, which claimed that it combusted after striking a rock, was attempting to pull off an insurance fraud scheme.