The doors on Tesla Model 3 and Model Y will not work when their low voltage battery dies. Here's how to save yourself or others from being trapped inside the EV during such situation.
with an axe to save a 20-month-old child. This is because the doors on the EV were rendered non-operational after its 12-volt battery went dead.Surprise, surprise – EVs might be considered the future of automotive but they still rely on a low voltage battery to power things like windows and door locks. If you bought the official Malaysian units, your Tesla Model 3 and Model Y should feature a 16V lithium-ion battery.
If you are not familiar with Tesla EVs and wondering why not just use a physical key to open the doors…well, this is because there is no physical keyhole on Tesla doors. To lock or unlock the doors on Tesla, you have to use the RFID key card, key fob or mobile phone.For the front doors of Model 3 and Model Y, there is a manual door switch located in front of the window switches. Just pull up the switch and the door should be unlocked immediately.
To do this, locate the tow eye cover on the car’s front bumper. Then press on the top right area of the cover to pop it open.
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