Tesla Model Y delivery dates a full six months ahead of schedule, the first batch of foreign owners Tesla Model Y has released a prerelease version of the car report. According to observation of a small detective, there are already signs that a design Model Y may make the painful loss of the first owners – trunk Model Y overshadowed low. This is likely to become a serious design flaw Tesla history.
In order to accommodate slide-in loading of the trunk, the trunk lid Tesla Model Y extending downwardly, the outer top bumper cover engagement grooves the second one, the abolition of the lip hatchback. Thus, the lower opening of the trunk, the owner of the simplified loading and unloading operations.
However, this design seems perfect, but in fact ignoring the safety of passengers, ignoring the role played in the rear bumper rear-end collision. Trunk overshadowed low consequence is probably the most original small minor rear-end accident, it can lead to expensive fee paid.
This is not alarmist, if the conjecture, with the increase in accidents, insurance companies will adjust their rates to match the risk of loss, Model Y owner can see their insurance rates soar. The picture shows the difference between the lower and Model Y Model X
. Obviously, Model X hatch opening much higher than ModelY hatch opening, so is less likely to be affected by the Model X hatch in the rear-end crash.
▲ Model X left; and right ModelY
Clearly, ModelX ModelY difference and still primarily ModelY extend down to the car insurance design bar section.
Like most hatchbacks, like the Chevrolet Bolt hatch above the bumper to reduce the impact suffered by the vehicle in the rear-end accident.
Similarly, Kia Niro EV can be divided into the rear cabin and the bumper andopen.
Is the first owners of the Model Y picky it? Maybe. However, this design does give rise to the question, if you can avoid the damaged hatch, which means less spent several thousand dollars, savings in maintenance latency, and lower insurance premiums.
that you know of other similar hatchback car?
Do you think this is a huge risk for all Model Y car owners?