Tesla Safety Concerns: Toddler Trapped in Vehicle Due to Battery Failure During Heat Wave

Money | June 20, 2024, 10:24 p.m.

In Arizona, a 20-month-old girl was locked inside a Tesla Model Y when the car's battery died, leading to a life-threatening situation. Firefighters had to use an ax to break open the door and rescue her, as the car's mechanisms failed to unlock the doors. The girl's grandmother, Renee Sanchez, was unable to open the car and had to call for help when she realized the danger her granddaughter was in. Although the toddler was eventually rescued unharmed, the incident raised questions about Tesla's safety features and emergency procedures. Experts criticized the lack of appropriate warnings and the difficulty faced by first responders in dealing with electric vehicles like Teslas. The grandmother, Sanchez, called for better emergency systems and education for first responders, highlighting the need for improved safety measures in electric vehicles to prevent similar incidents in the future.