Woman who got stuck in her Tesla Model Y discovered 'secret latch' people probably don't know about
- A woman in Arizona got stuck inside her Tesla
- The car simply shut itself down completely
- At that point, she found a secret latch
Published on Nov 05, 2024 at 8:52 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Nov 06, 2024 at 4:14 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
A woman in Arizona had an unusual, and probably unpleasant, situation with her Tesla Model Y.
The car shut itself down, seemingly for no reason.
But every cloud has a silver lining and in this case, the woman found out about a secret latch you can use in case of an emergency.
Hopefully, more people will now have learned about this quite useful latch.
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What happened to this Tesla Model Y owner in Arizona
Diane, a Tesla Model Y who hails from Arizona, found herself stuck inside the car.
She talked about her ‘predicament’ to Arizona’s Family (3TV / CBS 5), a news channel in the state, and she explained how she found out about the secret latch.
According to Diane, she unplugged her Tesla Model Y and got in, at which point the car simply died.
The problem is that the windows were shut, the doors were shut, and the glovebox was also inaccessible, which means she had no idea how to get out, or how to consult the owner’s manual.
She realized her only option was to use the Tesla app and requested emergency roadside assistance.
A Tesla representative told her to reach for the hidden latch located inside the car door.
That worked, and she was able to get out of the car.
Should we worry?
Diane’s issue highlighted a potential problem that some people worry about.
Modern cars are getting increasingly digital, which means drivers have to rely on software for everything.
The new Tesla Cybercab, for example, will not have any form of override button or mechanism.
By contrast, some companies are going in the opposite direction.
Volkswagen, for example, is bringing back buttons and switches, precisely because people are asking for them.
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
