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While (I don't even need to read it) yes it's more than likely clickbait, but having any car where the backup mechanical door releases in all seats of the car a

by RowanH 2y ago

While (I don't even need to read it) yes it's more than likely clickbait, but having any car where the backup mechanical door releases in all seats of the car aren't blindingly obvious is an incredibly stupid design decision. For some Tesla models the rear door releases have actual manuals on how to release (https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-AAD769C7-88A3-4695-987E-0E00025F64E0.html https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-AAD769C...) In a proper accident, where power is likely cut, and the occupants are disoriented (anyone who's been in a rollover will know this), the last thing you want to be is fumbling around trying to get out of the car. I don't understand how they got approved in NZ. If you were to scratch build a car here with the same door release, you'd fail certification.

Veserv 2y ago
Older Model 3s have no rear door mechanical door releases at all [1]. That is a video from 2023, but I do not know how old the vehicle itself is. You have to crawl out through the front door if you want to exit the vehicle in the event of power loss such as during a fire. [1] https://m.youtube.com/shorts/FWUWm9KaHzE https://m.youtube.com/shorts/FWUWm9KaHzE
orwin 2y ago
It's ragebait, but for your information, the "Ticktocker" knew how to manually release, she choose not to because the power was on and she did not want to damage her Tesla, as Tesla say to not use the manual release while the power is on. It was her choice to stay in the car and to avoid damaging it. But 40 minute for a software update, hopefully during that time they execute test batteries, else it is shameful. Rule of thumb: if your update take as much time as compiling GCC does, its too long.
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Eddy_Viscosity2 2y ago
Exactly, this should be a mandated safety feature; clearly visible emergency door releases. How is it not?

by RowanH 2y ago

Veserv 2y ago

Older Model 3s have no rear door mechanical door releases at all [1]. That is a video from 2023, but I do not know how old the vehicle itself is. You have to crawl out through the front door if you want to exit the vehicle in the event of power loss such as during a fire. [1] https://m.youtube.com/shorts/FWUWm9KaHzE https://m.youtube.com/shorts/FWUWm9KaHzE

orwin 2y ago

It's ragebait, but for your information, the "Ticktocker" knew how to manually release, she choose not to because the power was on and she did not want to damage her Tesla, as Tesla say to not use the manual release while the power is on. It was her choice to stay in the car and to avoid damaging it. But 40 minute for a software update, hopefully during that time they execute test batteries, else it is shameful. Rule of thumb: if your update take as much time as compiling GCC does, its too long.

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Eddy_Viscosity2 2y ago

Exactly, this should be a mandated safety feature; clearly visible emergency door releases. How is it not?