Police and independent investigators say the network card that stores and sends vehicle crash telemetry to Tesla’s servers was taken from a Model Y involved in a 2023 taxi accident in Bergen — a case that already drew attention because the car accelerated to about 90 km/h and launched into the air before striking a kiosk.
- A Tesla Model Y's network card tied to a 2023 Bergen taxi crash is missing.
- The card handles onboard storage and transmission of crash telemetry to Tesla servers.
- The theft complicates evidence integrity and the ongoing investigation.
What happened
Electrek reported that a network card was removed from the Tesla Model Y central to a high‑velocity taxi crash in Bergen, Norway. The 2023 incident involved a taxi that accelerated to about 90 km/h, became airborne and struck a kiosk; the network card is the component that stores and transmits crash telemetry to Tesla’s systems.
Authorities and journalists say the module has been stolen from the vehicle, meaning the physical onboard copy of certain logs is no longer available from that car.
Why it matters
The network card is a primary source for vehicle‑generated telemetry and can be important to reconstructing sequence, timing and system state during a crash; without it, investigators lose one direct onboard record. That increases reliance on alternative sources—server logs, CCTV, third‑party telemetry and forensic inspections—if those are available and accessible.
The removal also raises chain‑of‑custody and evidence‑tampering concerns that can affect legal proceedings, public confidence and regulatory scrutiny of the crash investigation.
What to watch next
Look for official updates from Bergen police about how and when the card was removed and whether it has been recovered, and for statements from Tesla and the taxi operator on access to remote telemetry or backups on company servers.
Follow whether investigators publish reconstructed timelines using alternate data (CCTV, witness statements, server logs), and whether prosecutors or regulators open inquiries into evidence handling or potential interference.