The drivers who can't offload their Teslas: Frustrated sellers say they're being offered 'demoralising' money for EV cars

When Tesla first cruised into the mainstream UK car market in 2014, Elon Musk's sleek, minimalist Model S - £49,900 for the most basic version - felt like it'd landed from the future, a vision of vegan leather seats, cutting edge software and panoramic glass roof.


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