Missing Network Card in Norway Tesla Crash: Evidence Tampering or Tesla’s Data Black Hole?

Key Takeaways

• A Tesla Model Y taxi violently crashed in Bergen’s Torgallmenningen square on May 13, 2023, accelerating to 90 km/h, jumping sidewalks, and smashing into a kiosk—miraculously no fatalities.
• Experienced driver claimed car malfunction; initially charged with negligence but case dismissed in Dec 2024 as neither driver error nor malfunction could be proven.
• EDR data shows accelerator pressed during collisions, but brake lights were on; Tesla claims missing 6 seconds of data; experts like Simen Huse argue possible software/electronic faults.
• Independent analyst Simen Huse found dashboard stripped and critical network card (for data storage/transmission to Tesla servers) physically removed after 500km transport.
• Defense attorney Torkjell Øvrebø calls for independent probe and Tesla server raid; police to review investigation amid evidence integrity concerns.

In the shadowy world of electric vehicle accidents, where black box data holds the keys to truth, a fresh scandal is erupting from Norway. A Tesla Model Y taxi’s violent rampage through Bergen’s bustling Torgallmenningen square in 2023 ended without fatalities—miraculously—but now, explosive new revelations about missing critical hardware are reigniting suspicions of foul play. As an EV safety expert who’s tracked Tesla incidents for years, I’ve seen patterns: disputed telemetry, dismissed driver claims, and Tesla’s unyielding “it’s the pedal” defense. But the physical removal of a network card that beams crash data straight to Elon Musk’s servers? That’s next-level suspicious. Let’s dive deep into this case, its eerie parallels to a massive Florida verdict, and what it means for Tesla owners worldwide. ❶ ❷

The Harrowing Crash: A Taxi Out of Control

Picture this: It’s the early morning of May 13, 2023, in Bergen, Norway—one of Europe’s EV hotspots. A seasoned taxi driver with 12 years behind the wheel is maneuvering his Tesla Model Y into a parking spot on Torgallmenningen, a pedestrian-packed public square. ❶

Dashcam footage, first released by Motor.no, captures the nightmare unfolding in seconds: ❷

• First collision: Reversing into the spot, the car suddenly surges forward, vaults the sidewalk, and plows through the outdoor seating of Lille Bar.
• Brief pause: The vehicle idles for mere moments.
• Second rampage: It explodes to 90 km/h (56 mph), barreling down Torggaten. Pedestrians scatter into a supermarket as brake lights flash desperately. The Model Y swerves, clips a monument, launches up stone steps, and slams into a Narvesen kiosk.

No deaths—a stroke of luck, as the square teems with people hours later. The driver, sober and experienced, insisted from the outset: “Something was wrong with the car.” Brake lights glowed throughout, yet the car ignored them. ❶ ❷

Initial charges: negligent driving, license suspended. But was it pedal confusion or phantom acceleration?

Investigation Stalls: EDR Data Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Norway’s police dug in, pulling Tesla’s Event Data Recorder (EDR) logs:

• Accelerator pressed during both crashes.
• No brake pedal input until the final stair impact.
• Six seconds missing: Tesla claims data upload halted post-first crash—no telemetry from the deadly acceleration phase. ❶ ❸

Norway’s Road Authority blamed automatic collision avoidance braking overridden by accelerator. Case dismissed in December 2024: “Neither driver error nor malfunction proven with certainty.” ❶ ❸

Experts push back. Simen Huse, CEO of Simco AS (one of five certified Bosch CDR operators in Norway), and Sintef researchers argue EDR “accelerator pressed” signals can stem from software glitches, voltage spikes, or electronic faults—not just feet. ❶ Brake lights on? In Teslas, brakes should disable throttle override—a design feature Huse flags as suspicious when ignored. ❷

Huse: “Clear that something is wrong.” Footage shows no deceleration despite lit brakes—pointing to systemic failure, not user error. ❷

Bombshell: Dashboard Stripped, Network Card Vanished

Fast-forward to 2026. The wrecked Model Y travels 500 km from Bergen’s facility to Huse’s Østfold lab. What he finds: dashboard gutted.

• Plastic fittings yanked.
• Loose screws everywhere.
• Ceiling electrics severed.
• Network card GONE: This chip stores/transmits real-time data to Tesla’s “Mothership” servers—the exact missing six seconds’ worth. ❶

Who removed it? When? No answers. Police admit confusing it with an SD card. Huse: “Couldn’t believe my eyes.” This isn’t sloppy forensics; it’s a data kill-switch yanked post-crash.

Defense Attorney Sounds the Alarm: Raid Tesla’s Servers!

Torkjell Øvrebø, the driver’s lawyer, isn’t buying coincidences:

“Highly unlikely an experienced taxi driver confuses accelerator and brake twice. Video shows brake lights on. We need a comprehensive independent investigation—and a police raid on Tesla’s servers for the missing data.” ❶

Bergen police: Reviewing their probe amid evidence concerns. Norway, Tesla’s EV darling, faces a trust crisis.

Eerie Echoes: Florida’s $240M+ Verdict Exposes Tesla’s Data Games

This reeks of the 2025 Florida Autopilot trial—where Tesla got 33% liable in a fatal 2019 Model S crash, hit with $243M+ (some reports $329M total). ❹

Crash recap: Model S on Autopilot plows a T-junction sans alert, despite “restricted zone” flags. Driver distracted, but no safeguards kicked in.

Tesla’s playbook:

1. Snapshot upload: Full video/CAN-bus/EDR beamed to servers in 3 minutes; local copy deleted.
2. Stonewalling: Denied existence to police/plaintiffs. Scripted police requests to exclude snapshots.
3. “Corrupted” lie: Tech claimed ECU data ruined—proven false via forensics (accessed same day).
4. Years of deceit: Ignored NTSB geofencing warnings; no “Take Over Immediately” alert.

Jury unanimous: Autopilot culpable. Plaintiffs’ lawyer: “They used it internally… shows hands off wheel.” Punitive damages hammered Tesla for cover-up. ❹

Pattern? Tesla hoards telemetry, dribbles misleading EDR, blames drivers. Norway’s missing card? Straight to servers—Tesla’s unchecked vault.

Technical Deep Dive: Why Tesla’s “Safety” Narrative Crumbles

Tesla fans tout EDR infallibility, but:

• Known bugs: Past accelerator calibration flaw caused unintended max throttle. ❶
• Brake-throttle logic: Should prioritize brakes—yet Bergen ignored it.
• No third-party access: Owners/Tesla-only logs breed opacity.
• SUA history: Dozens alleged; NHTSA probes ongoing.

Huse/Sintef: Signals mimic faults. Electrek’s Fred Lambert: “Insane Tesla story… suspicious circumstances.” ❶

My Take: Tesla’s Arrogance Endangers Us All—Time for Accountability

As a blogger dissecting 100+ EV crashes, Tesla’s the outlier: Opaque data + aggressive denial = eroded trust. Florida proved lies cost millions; Norway screams tampering. Elon? Silent, as usual.

Valuable advice for Tesla owners:

1. Log everything: Sentry/Dashcam always on; export data pre-service.
2. Fault reporting: Use app immediately—creates server trail.
3. Independent inspections: Post-incident, demand third-party EDR pulls (e.g., Bosch-certified).
4. Software vigilance: OTA updates fix bugs? Or hide them? Monitor forums.
5. Lobby regulators: Push NHTSA/EU for mandatory server data subpoenas.

Regulators: Raid those servers. Norway: Reopen now.

This isn’t anti-Tesla—EVs rock. But safety demands transparency. Will Tesla come clean, or double down? Stay tuned.