French anti-fraud authorities said on Tuesday they have ordered US electric car giant Tesla鈥檚 local subsidiary to stop 鈥榙eceptive commercial practices鈥� after an investigation found several violations harmful to consumers and contrary to law.
The fraud prevention and consumer protection agency (DGCCRF) said its agents investigated Tesla鈥檚 French subsidiary between 2023 and 2024 after reports were filed on a consumer complaint platform.
The probe revealed 鈥榙eceptive commercial practices regarding the fully autonomous driving capabilities of Tesla vehicles, the availability of certain options and vehicle trade-in offers鈥�, it said.
The agency also cited delays in refunding cancelled orders, a lack of information on the location of deliveries and incomplete sales contracts, among other violations.
Tesla was given four months to comply with regulations.聽
