You Can Open A Tesla's Frunk With A Screwdriver, But There's A Good Reason Why
The latest Salomondrin video - after 10 minutes of waffle, that is - highlights what looks like a bit of a security issue with the Tesla Model X. All you need to do is remove the towing eye hatch with a screwdriver, pull on a couple of straps, and hey presto, you have an open frunk.
It’s not quite the “insane security flaw” it’s made out to be, though. It’s there for the emergency services, and Tesla details the process in its first responder’s guide. Once first responders have opened the frunk, they can then access the ‘cut loop’, which shuts off the car’s high voltage system. A similar feature exists on the Model S, accessed through the front wheel well.
So it’s there for a good reason, but as a consequence you probably don’t want to leave your laptop or something in the frunk. Electrek and a few other sites are claiming that Tesla does make owners aware of the frunk access system and warns against storing any valuables up front. We’ve asked Tesla UK if this is the case, and are currently awaiting reply.
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“It’s not quite the “insane security flaw” it’s made out to be, though” …. huh?!!
OK , now i can break into my neighbors Tesla
I get its for safety, but they could’ve made it so if there is an electical problem, it simply pops the frunk open automatically
Imagine that being done, and then there’s a problem while the car is travelling at speed.
The front lid “bumps” up, wind goes under it and smashes it against the windscreen, blinding the driver in the process.
I wouldn’t say it’s a security issue I would rather they take the time to pop the frunk open like that then brake a window real quick then you have those costs as well if somone wants to get in your car they will long story short don’t leave stuff in your car haha
Farshads nightmare!!!
why don’t they make it seperate from the tow hook? so it only opens on crash? imagine if you attatch the wrong loops to the tow hook, the frunkw would fly open