On March 13th, reports surfaced of Tesla owners venting online about their newly purchased Model Y vehicles, only to find their pants torn within just four days of ownership.
Highlighted concerns point to the outer edge of the driver's seat, where upon exiting the vehicle, the seat automatically moves backward, exposing sharp edges of the seat rails that pose a risk of accidentally scratching or tearing one's pants.
Many car owners have encountered this situation, as reflected in the comments.
One netizen shared their experience of being grazed by a Model Y, even providing on-the-spot photos as evidence.
Some users also mentioned that they have already worn out two pairs of pants.
Some internet users even claimed that their son fell and hit this slide rail, requiring 13 stitches.
It seems many car owners are facing this issue, as there are already sellers offering this slide rail cover online.
However, according to feedback from internet users who tested it, the cover gets knocked off when the seat is moved forward, rendering it impractical.
Some netizens argue in defense of Tesla, claiming that the manufacturing philosophies of Tesla and Chinese carmakers simply differ.
It's been observed that the Model Y and Model 3 are built on the same platform. However, while the Model 3 has its seat rails mounted on the floor, the Model Y might have opted to raise the seats directly, suspending the rails in mid-air. This setup has been noted to be more prone to scraping pants, possibly a cost-saving measure.
According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the highest-selling vehicle in China in 2023 was the Tesla Model Y, with annual sales reaching 646,847 units.
