A Tesla Model 3 owner up in Canada shows the rest of the world how to open the handles on the Tesla Model 3 when they freeze shut. The video is paired with a priceless quote that will surely go down in history: “The Tesla Model 3 is a car, not a crystal glass; give it a smack and stop complaining about frozen handles.” It is Canada, things are going to freeze. The #tesla #model3 is a car, not a crystal glass; give it a smack and stop complaining about frozen handles… here is a simple video instruction. pic.twitter.com/WZAEx0fPg0 — Driving Slate (@DrivingSlate) December 10, 2018 The door handles on the Model 3 use a robust design, but winter weather, ice storms, and the like can put a hurt on anything mechanical that’s exposed, including more traditional door handles. The fact that the Model 3 handles sit flush make it easier for ice and slush to get behind the handle, which then freezes overnight, locking them tight come morning. The tweet serves as a good reminder that many Tesla owners have become spoiled by either Tesla’s historical excellence or an over-flexed expectation that, because Tesla excels in some areas, […]
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