Brianna Janel anticipated the software update to take only 24 minutes, but she found herself trapped inside her vehicle in Costa Mesa, California, for nearly 40 minutes. Janel reported sweltering temperatures inside the Tesla, reaching 103 degrees.

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    2 months ago

    “Janel admitted she could have used the manual release, but fear of damaging her car kept her from trying it”

    Sooo… too stupid to own a Tesla. Got it.

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      2 months ago

      The car tells you opening the doors using the door handles damages the car. It literally pops up a message saying so on the screen saying that opening the door that way causes damage.

      Her car is literally designed to endanger its driver when following its instructions.