Sam Altman Requests Tesla Refund; Receives Surprising Response
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has highlighted a notable incident involving Tesla. In July 2018, he paid a pre-reservation fee of $45,000 for a Tesla vehicle but has yet to receive delivery after more than seven years.
Sam Altman’s Request for Tesla Refund
In a recent post on the platform X (formerly Twitter), Altman shared several emails documenting his experience. He displayed three key emails: one confirming his vehicle reservation, another in which he requested a refund, and a third showing a bounce-back error when he tried to contact Tesla.
The error stated, “Address not found,” indicating a possible communication issue with Tesla. Altman expressed his excitement about the purchase and his frustration with the long wait. “7.5 years has felt like a long time to wait,” he noted.
Uncertain Response from Tesla
As of now, there has been no official response from Tesla or its CEO, Elon Musk, regarding Altman’s claims. It is unclear whether the company has addressed the situation privately.
The Tesla Roadster Delays
While Altman did not specify the vehicle model associated with his reservation, it is widely believed to be the Tesla Roadster. This model is one of Tesla’s most awaited vehicles, initially set for production in 2020 but has faced multiple delays.
- Reservation Date: July 2018
- Refund Request: Ongoing
- Amount Paid: $45,000
- Current Wait Time: 7.5 years
During a 2024 investor call, Musk acknowledged the delays, stating that the project had to wait for initiatives with a greater impact. He thanked those who placed deposits for their patience.
Key Features of the Tesla Roadster
The Roadster was touted by Elon Musk in 2017 as set to be the fastest production car. Musk claimed it would be the first vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under two seconds and achieve 100 mph in just 4.2 seconds.
As this story unfolds, the outcome of Altman’s request for a refund and Tesla’s eventual delivery timeline remain uncertain. The tech community continues to follow this developing situation closely.
