Tesla Owners Trapped Inside EVs After Power Loss: How to Find Manual Door Releases
Are you a Tesla owner? Have you ever thought about what you would do if you were trapped inside your EV after losing power? Well, numerous Tesla owners have found themselves in this exact situation, unable to exit their vehicles when the power suddenly cuts out.
In a recent incident, firefighters had to rescue a toddler from a locked Tesla after the car’s battery died. The child’s grandmother, Renee Sanchez, recounted the terrifying experience of being unable to open the car doors and needing emergency assistance to save her grandchild.
YouTuber Tom Exton also shared his harrowing experience of being ordered to pull over by his Tesla Model Y before losing power and being unable to exit the vehicle. Despite following the manual release instructions, he ended up breaking the driver’s window in an attempt to escape.
Another Tesla driver, Rick Meggison, found himself trapped inside his Model Y on a scorching hot day when the battery died. Unable to open the doors or windows, he had to rely on his sister to use the Tesla app to unlock the passenger door, which unfortunately resulted in a cracked window.
To prevent Tesla owners from getting stuck in similar situations, Business Insider has compiled a guide on how to find and activate the manual door releases in various Tesla models, including the Model S, 3, X, and Y. These manual releases can be lifesaving in emergencies when the power fails and you need to exit your vehicle quickly.
For example, in the Model S, you can manually open the front doors by pulling up the release tab located in front of the window switches on the door panel. For the rear doors, you need to pull back the carpet below the back seats to expose the emergency door release cable and pull it towards the center of the car.
In the Model 3, only the front doors are equipped with a manual release, which is located just in front of the window switch panel on the door. The Model X also has manual door releases for both the front and rear doors, with specific instructions on how to access and activate them in case of a power outage.
If you own a Model Y, you can find the manual door release for the front seats in front of the window switch panel. Some Model Y cars also come with a manual release for the rear seats, which is located in the rear doors’ pockets and requires pressing a red tab to reveal the manual release cable.
It’s essential for Tesla owners to familiarize themselves with these manual door releases to ensure they can safely exit their vehicles in emergencies. Remember, preparation is key, and knowing how to access these features could make all the difference in a critical situation.
Stay safe and informed, Tesla owners!