Tesla implemented little-known feature to enhance the safety of its cars even further
- The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 have gotten a new feature
- Designed to be safer for drivers and pedestrians
- This could be a lifesaver
Published on Feb 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Feb 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Tesla has continued to hit home runs when it comes to safety as the new Model Y and Model 3 cars come with a brand-new feature to help drivers and pedestrians.
The technology deployed in a Tesla is second to none.
Already the EV company has proven to be the leader in safety measures and much like its order list for 2025, it doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon.
As of 2025, the new Model Y and Model 3, all new cars will come with a new safety prompt that will prevent you from opening your doors.
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New Tesla safety feature aims to prevent door damage
We’ve all been there. Rushing to the shop for snacks before they close. Flinging your door open to get out and stop the kids screaming in the back seats. Hurridly leaving your cars after the stresses of parallel parking in a city. It happens.
But those flying doors can often cause havoc to yourself and other road users.
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 users shouldn’t have that problem in 2025 though, as new sensors on the doors will prevent them from opening if there is any oncoming obstruction.
Building on top of their already impressive safety features, the new technology will lock the doors and provide a prompt on-screen, telling you that it’s not safe to leave.
The fabled EV brand already has many sensors on its new cars, especially the Model Y where an extra camera has been fitted to help all forms of tech-assisting safety.
Tesla nonchalantly updated its driving community on this update though, taking to its now-related social media platform X.
“New Model 3 & Y help avoid dooring accidents by preventing initial door opening if someone is approaching in your blind spot,” the company said on Twitter in response to one owner sharing the on-screen prompt.
Now if this sounds a little bit too ‘big brother’ for you with the robots rising and all that jazz, there is a simple way to override this and prevent the car from trapping you inside and eating you alive.
“To override, simply press button again,” they said.
The new feature comes as one of many that has rolled out recently, such as the Beta test of Auto Shift.
