- Wed Feb 05, 2025 2:00 pm
#6363
Tesla Charge Port Placement: A Legacy of a Rented Garage? Really?
So, we’re led to believe the rear charge port placement, a design quirk that has bothered many Tesla owners, boils down to the layout of Elon Musk’s rented garage in Bel Air? This revelation by former Tesla Chief Designer Peter Rawlinson raises some eyebrows. Is this the full story, or is there more to it?
This explanation seems almost too simple. While accommodating a CEO's preferences isn’t unheard of, basing a core design element on a temporary living situation seems, well, unusual. Did Musk truly prioritize his rental over optimal charging ergonomics for future owners? Or was this decision driven by other factors, perhaps technical or logistical, that haven't been disclosed?
What are your thoughts? Do you buy this explanation? Does it change your perspective on Tesla's design process? Perhaps more importantly, if you could redesign the charge port location, where would you put it and why? Let’s discuss the pros and cons of front, rear, and even side placement. Is there a truly universal best location, or does it depend on individual charging habits and garage setups?
So, we’re led to believe the rear charge port placement, a design quirk that has bothered many Tesla owners, boils down to the layout of Elon Musk’s rented garage in Bel Air? This revelation by former Tesla Chief Designer Peter Rawlinson raises some eyebrows. Is this the full story, or is there more to it?
This explanation seems almost too simple. While accommodating a CEO's preferences isn’t unheard of, basing a core design element on a temporary living situation seems, well, unusual. Did Musk truly prioritize his rental over optimal charging ergonomics for future owners? Or was this decision driven by other factors, perhaps technical or logistical, that haven't been disclosed?
What are your thoughts? Do you buy this explanation? Does it change your perspective on Tesla's design process? Perhaps more importantly, if you could redesign the charge port location, where would you put it and why? Let’s discuss the pros and cons of front, rear, and even side placement. Is there a truly universal best location, or does it depend on individual charging habits and garage setups?
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