--- title: "Why These Tesla Owners Are Going on a Hunger Strike Against Tesla" description: "A group of fed up Tesla owners in Norway say they are going on a \"hunger strike,\" because their cars suck." date: "2022-08-31" modified: "2022-08-31" authors: - name: "Victor Tangermann" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/victor" url: "https://futurism.com/tesla-owners-hunger-strike" categories: - "Advanced Transport" - "Tesla" tags: - "elon musk" - "norway" - "tesla" --- # Why These Tesla Owners Are Going on a Hunger Strike Against Tesla ![A group of fed up Tesla owners in Norway say they are going on a "hunger strike," because their cars suck.]() *\Image: Erlend Mørch via Twitter\* A group of fed up Tesla owners in Norway say they are going on a "hunger strike," because of a litany of complaints about their vehicles. "Norway has the most Teslas per capita in the world," the group's [website]() reads. "But a lot of customers are not happy." The group then goes on to list a lengthy list of complaints including that "the car won't start in cold weather" and that the "internet is slow and does not work as it ought to." "We are the canary in the coal mine," the group claims. "We believe that if Elon Musk is made aware of our troubles, he will solve the situation. Please help us get his attention." The group even went as far as to [spell out the word "help"]() using their vehicles in an empty parking lot. All told, it all feels like a bit of grandstanding to get attention of the press, as well as a billionaire CEO who has historically [cared little]() about his customers' pleas. That strategy might not be working so well. Musk appeared to address the complaints with what one of the group members called a "[cruel subtweet]()." "On advice of a good friend, I’ve been fasting periodically and feel healthier," Musk [tweeted]() the day after the hunger strike was announced. At least some of the group's gripes are valid, though, like pointing out Tesla's [well-documented shortcomings]() when it comes to quality assurance. Meanwhile, Norwegian Tesla owners have had to deal with [less-than-stellar servicing wait times]() in the past. Then last year, a Norwegian appeals court even [found the company guilty]() of nerfing charging speeds and battery capacity. But is a hunger strike really the best way to get the attention of the richest man in the world? They chose to buy vehicles they knew would leave a lot to be desired. Fortunately, while EVs in Norway are still predominantly Teslas for now — the Model 3 [was the most popular car](), not just the most popular EV, in Norway in 2021 — Norwegians will soon have far more options to chose from. European carmakers are increasingly turning towards [electrifying their fleets](). Analysts are also expecting [Chinese EVs]() to [make a big splash]() on the continent. Meanwhile, US carmaker Ford [announced last year]() it will phase out all of its gasoline vehicles in Europe. In fact, [according to the latest data](), EVs now cover more miles than gasoline or diesel vehicles in Norway every year. In short, Norway's dissatisfied Tesla owners will soon have far more — and possibly better — options available to them. Which means they will soon no longer have to starve themselves to get Musk's attention, which is probably a good idea anyway. **READ MORE:** [A group of Tesla owners claims to go on hunger strike for Elon Musk’s attention, but there’s more]() \[*Electrek*\] **More on Tesla:** *[Extremely Beat Up Tesla Cybertruck Spotted on Public Street]()* ## Author I've been at Futurism since 2017, where my role has evolved to encompass design, writing, and increasingly editing. I've always been fascinated by space exploration and advanced transportation, which I've leaned into by interviewing luminaries in those fields while closely following the dimensions of policy and regulation that allow next-generation projects to succeed -- or, sometimes, to fail. I'm also keenly interested in the effects of generative AI on society, policies, and democratic institutions, as well as clean energy, physics and biology, and the vagaries of tech leadership. My work for Futurism has been cited by publications including Ars Technica, Gizmodo, PC Magazine, Jalopnik, Fox News, and the New York Post. I spent my childhood living in locations including Manila, the Philippines, and Geneva, Switzerland, attended McGill University, and now live in Toronto, Canada. Before Futurism I worked at AskMen and a small photography studio. In my free time, I'm an avid gardener, foodie, and craft beer lover, as well as a maker of artisanal hot pepper sauces. I have a magnificent dog named Freida. ### Author social links [Bluesky]()