Consumer Reports Shows Tesla Model S' New Battery Protection Plate

Tesla overlooked the possibility of under car objects hitting the leading edge of the Model S’ battery pack and setting it on fire, so the shield that they conceived for the car only protected the underbelly. Now, after this design flaw was pointed out…the hard way, Tesla has come up with a solution that involves the retrofitting of plates that complete the car’s underbody defenses against protrusions of all types. Read more »