Tesla Model S, Model X UK Orders Get A Reacher To Grab Items From Drive Through Windows

The Tesla Mannequin S and Mannequin X now include a grabbing stick within the UK. The model lately introduced that it could cease promoting right-hand drive vehicles in some markets, and as a substitute provided prospects the choice of left-hand drive configurations of its premium vehicles.

In some markets like Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand, Tesla stopped transport the RHD Model S and Model X, reportedly on account of mechanical and logistical hurdles. As an alternative, it provided current reservation holders a refund or the choice to downgrade to the LHD Mannequin Y or Mannequin 3.

However in choose markets just like the UK and Japan, the place rules allow LHD vehicles, Tesla provided its Mannequin S and Mannequin X prospects the LHD configuration. 

Naturally, driving an LHD automotive in an RHD market would have downsides. And to counter one of many attainable inconveniences, Tesla is providing its UK prospects a grabbing stick named ‘The Reacher,’ for reaching the passenger aspect window to seize parking receipts, drive-through objects, or any small objects handed over from the opposite aspect.

It is amusing, however the accent is unlikely to ease potential consumers’ frustration. Prospects had been upset when Tesla discontinued the RHD fashions, as a few of them had been ready for so long as two years. Reviews surfaced that after UK prospects acquired the cancellation discover, they switched to Mercedes and Porsche EVs.

If something, the grabbing stick is simply one other quirky device in Tesla’s playbook. Its vehicles provide loads of off-beat options. Final yr in China, Tesla provided prospects the TeslaMic for its ‘caraoke’ system. The Model X also has plenty of easter eggs, the place it will probably make the car appear as if a Mars rover on the navigation display, or make its falcon wing doorways dance to Christmas tunes.

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