Hail shattered Tesla roof, totaling the car

A Tesla owner's car was declared a total loss after a hailstorm shattered its glass roof, highlighting the vulnerability of the design. The damage, initially appearing minor from the outside, rendered the vehicle irreparable due to the extensive roof damage. The owner's experience mirrors similar incidents where hail has destroyed Tesla's panoramic glass roofs, leading to total loss declarations by insurance companies. The glass roof, a key design element, is susceptible to shattering under extreme weather conditions. Tesla's glass roofs, while praised for safety and aesthetics, are not designed to withstand large hail. Repair costs often exceed the vehicle's value, leading to total loss designations, and replacement can be expensive.