The safety problem with Teslas
Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops on the highway – have led to questions about the safety of the brand. Why won’t Tesla give any answers?
Saw this about Tesla car door handles in The Guardian today. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/05/the-vehicle-suddenly-accelerated-with-our-baby-in-it-the-terrifying-truth-about-why-teslas-cars-keep-crashing
Our friend has one and we can never open the friggin doors so this is no surprise.
The door mechanism can fail on the outside AND inside in a crash/fire.
The recommendation in the article is to carry a robust hammer in the car at all times. I bet they don't tell you that in the car showroom.
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Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops on the highway – have led to questions about the safety of the brand. Why won’t Tesla give any answers?
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