There was stories that Tesla has been compelled to halt Mannequin 3 “Highland” deliveries in Australia over a matter of technical non-compliance with Australian guidelines.
Right here’s the gist of it – Australia Design Guidelines (ADR) requires {that a} automobile comes with a centre high tether level to safe a toddler seat that’s accessible with out instruments.
The Tesla Mannequin 3 does have a high tether level welded to the physique. However the up to date Highland mannequin is now lacking a gap within the parcel shelf to entry it. This was beforehand accessible on the unique pre-update Mannequin 3. This violates the “accessible with out instruments” portion of the rule.
This requirement doesn’t exist in Malaysia. The highest tether rule is mostly an Australian factor. Most mother and father right here safe their youngster seats with ISOFIX factors solely, and an alternate to high tether is a assist leg which extends to the ground of the cabin. Nevertheless, if you happen to intend to make use of a toddler seat that requires the usage of high tether for correct fitment, you might need to pay attention to this situation.
No information but how Tesla will cope with this. It may need to replace the design of the rear parcel shelf so as to add the entry to the highest tether level again in.
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