Tesla cars and the danger of martens: This is what you need to know

Cars are like many other products: innovation makes some problems, such as unreliable engines, disappear, while simultaneously creating new ones, such as adequate protection against hackers.

And some problems simply persist – like marten bites. These are an issue almost as old as cars themselves. Intricate engine blocks are ideal homes for the animals, and they particularly enjoy chewing on cables.

Here you will learn how martens, Teslas and electric cars in general are related, what dangers exist and how you can protect yourself.

Electric car and marten: Particularly extensive damage

The problem: If a marten strikes, immediate repairs are always necessary, as the safety risk is too great. These repairs cost a fortune. internal combustion engine A few annoying but bearable hundred euros, since the affected cables can simply be repaired or replaced individually.

At the electric car In contrast, with a vehicle like a Tesla, the entire wiring harness usually needs to be replaced if one of the high-voltage cables is chewed through. Cost: many thousands of euros. It is therefore advisable to take out car insurance that also covers damage caused by martens.

Tesla and the risk of martens: How you can protect yourself

Even better than good insurance is damage that never occurs in the first place. There are various approaches to protecting against martens. The most effective are sealing all possible entry points into the vehicle or covering the cables with bite-resistant materials.

The installation of electric shock devices has also proven effective – however, all of this must be carried out by a professional. While measures that can be implemented yourself, such as laying down marten barriers, using foreign scent trails, or employing ultrasonic devices, are cheaper, they offer a lower success rate.

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