You Can Open A Tesla's Frunk With A Screwdriver, But There's A Good Reason Why

The latest Salomondrin video - after 10 minutes of waffle, that is - highlights what looks like a bit of a security issue with the Tesla Model X. All you need to do is remove the towing eye hatch with a screwdriver, pull on a couple of straps, and hey presto, you have an open frunk.

It’s not quite the “insane security flaw” it’s made out to be, though. It’s there for the emergency services, and Tesla details the process in its first responder’s guide. Once first responders have opened the frunk, they can then access the ‘cut loop’, which shuts off the car’s high voltage system. A similar feature exists on the Model S, accessed through the front wheel well.

So it’s there for a good reason, but as a consequence you probably don’t want to leave your laptop or something in the frunk. Electrek and a few other sites are claiming that Tesla does make owners aware of the frunk access system and warns against storing any valuables up front. We’ve asked Tesla UK if this is the case, and are currently awaiting reply.