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[–] Pirky@lemmy.world 267 points 3 days ago (53 children)

When I first learned that Teslas (and almost all other EV's) have electronic only doors, I knew this kind of situation would happen.
I hope this gets laws enacted that force manufacturers to install mechanical latches on all of their vehicles. I know Teslas have manual overrides on their front doors, but the rear doors still have this issue.

[–] ramenshaman@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago (2 children)

The model 3 and Y both back mechanical backups. I suspect the S does too. The back doors on the X definitely don't, but that's not the only questionable design decision on the X.

[–] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

but that’s not the only questionable design decision on the X.

They didn't want sliding doors because that makes it a minivan. And minivans are "uncool"

[–] ramenshaman@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

So give it regular-ass doors like every other SUV. Now Tesla's only full-size SUV (as well as their only "truck") are not compatible with a roof rack. If I get an SUV or a truck it's because I want to move a bunch of stuff around, and I 100% will get a roof rack because of that.

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