Learning how to open Tesla door is crucial, even if you don’t drive one. We have compiled some ways to open Tesla door, so without further ado, let’s dig into it.
Open Tesla Door: Clarification for Each Model
We all know Tesla has four different models. Three of them have slightly different tactics for opening the door. We will tell you all about opening Tesla doors from outside and inside, using voice commands when needed, or with an app.
How to Open Tesla Door: Model 3 & Tesla Model Y
The majority are unaware of how to open a Tesla door because they have never used the door handles on either model. They align so perfectly with the door that you can hardly differentiate them. Let’s discuss all the ways you can open it.
From the Outside
Find the Tesla door’s handle (wider part) facing the car’s back and push it down with your thumb. Don’t do it with much force, just enough to bring the handle out. Open the handle just like you do in a normal car. Our recommendation would be to open the driver-side door with your left hand and use your right hand to open the Tesla door from the passenger side. This is because you need your thumb to push for the handle to stay, but it will become harder if you use the opposite hand.
From the Inside (With Power)
These Tesla electronic cars can be opened with one button. Once you push the button, you need to open Tesla door by yourself. Push the button on the top of the handle by utilizing your door side hand with your thumb. With your hand, hold the door open swiftly.
From the Inside (Without Power)
Only front doors can be opened without power, and rear doors can be opened only electronically. There is a manual switch for the front doors in front of the windows. You can open Tesla door manually when there is no power.
Using the App
The Tesla Model X or Y door can’t be opened from outside via the Tesla app. You can lock and unlock it only via the app. Tesla doors can be locked and unlocked from the inside by touchscreen display and Tesla voice commands. In short, you cannot open Tesla door from the inside in both Model X and Y.
How to Open Tesla Door: Model S
The doors of the Tesla Model S are also perfectly aligned with the door, but they have different methods for opening.
From the Outside
If you press down the handle shape, it will mechanically extend. When extended, you can place your fingers under the handle and open it like a normal car door. The driver’s door handle can be extended automatically through a Tesla app when the car senses you close. For security purposes, if you don’t open the handle, the door will lock itself again.
From the Inside (With Power)
Like the above models, the Tesla Model S door opens when you push the button at the top of the handle.
From the Inside (Without Power)
Again, front doors can open without power, but in this model, even rear doors can open electronically. There is a manual switch for front doors in front of the windows. Through this switch, you can open the door manually when there is no power. To open the rear doors, you need to release the cable under the seat after you pull back the corner of the carpet.
Using the App
The same goes for this model. You cannot open Tesla door through an app. However, it can still sense you and extend the door handle.
How to Open Tesla Door: Model X
Almost all Tesla doors open like normal except for Tesla Model X. At least the rear doors are the exception. The rear doors of this model open upwards. This model is named “X” because when both doors are open, the car’s silhouette is in an X shape. Such doors are called falcon wing doors.
From the Outside
The condition of the front doors in this model is the same as in model S. Press the handle slightly downwards to extend and then pull to open. The rear doors require pushing the door handle, and they will open vertically. You can also double-tap the falcon wing door switch.
From the Inside (With Power)
In this model, the front doors of Tesla open just as they do in the other models. The rear doors have a button on the driver’s side door. You can also open them by clicking the door icon on the touchscreen display.
From the Inside (Without Power)
In a very unusual case, your Tesla battery is drained entirely, so now you can use the front doors. To use them, find the manual door release in the window switches. You need to take the speaker cover by hand, look for the edge through your nails, and delicately pull it off; you will see a metal pole tab. When you see it, pull to the center of the car till you hear a pop sound. This indicates the door is slightly opened. Now, you push it slowly, and you can come out.
Using the App
As we told you earlier, this Tesla model is exceptional. Model X can easily be opened via Tesla app and other third-party apps. In the app, click on Controls, and the arrows you see point away from the doors. Push forward an arrow to open Tesla door. It is that easy with the app.
FAQs
How to lock a Tesla?
It locks on its own when you shut the door and walk away from the car. If you want to lock it from the inside, you can use the app or the digital touch screen in the car.
What do I do if the Tesla app is not connecting to the car?
Make sure to check your phone’s Bluetooth and cell connection as well. Make sure the phone doesn’t have any pending updates, and also try signing in/out.
Conclusion
Even if you don’t own a Tesla, you should know how to open Tesla door. This can help you in awkward situations and prevent you from making a fool out of yourself.
