How to Instantly Open Tesla Doors in a Power Outage in 2025 : The ONLY Safety Mod Every Owner MUST Have

The conversation around electric vehicle safe ty has taken a dark, urgent turn following tragic news stories this year. From the high-profile Cybertruck crash in Piedmont to devastating incidents involving Model Ys and other vehicles, reports consistently highlight a shared, critical issue: when power is cut after a severe accident, a vehicle's electronic doors can fail, trapping occupants inside. Rescuers and victims reported being unable to access the doors quickly, leading to fatal delays.

We wish this safety solution could have been available to every owner earlier; doing so may have prevented such sad outcomes.

"A 43-year-old man and two children, both aged nine, burned alive trapped in a Tesla in a tragic accident in Western Germany"

"Sheehan was trapped inside his blazing Cybertruck by electric doors that no longer worked once the vehicle became engulfed in flames, according to court filings"

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While Teslas are known for their strong safety ratings, their reliance on electronic door latches means that in a total power failure or fire, you must immediately access the mechanical emergency release cable. In a high-stress situation, searching for a hidden wire loop is the last thing you want to do.

This is why we created the Jowua Emergency Door Release Strap—a simple, elegant, and essential $10 safety upgrade that ensures you and your passengers can exit the vehicle quickly and effortlessly when it matters most.

This small item costs only a few dollars. Compared to the value of your life and the lives of your children, this investment is a no-brainer. No one should ever have to die because they couldn't figure out how to open a car door.

Why Is the Standard Manual Release a Risk?

Tesla includes a mechanical manual release for both the front and rear doors, which is critical if the $12\text{V}$ battery dies or the main electrical system is compromised.

1. The Front Door Solution (Easy Access)

The front doors have a mechanical lever located next to the electronic door button. In a non-powered state, you can simply pull this lever up to mechanically open the door

• Clean Integration: The strap is designed to fit seamlessly within the door pocket, keeping the interior clean while remaining easily accessible.

Installation Guide: Secure Your Peace of Mind in 5 Minutes

Installation is quick and requires no specialized tools. The following steps are based on the process demonstrated for a Model Y (2020+) and are simple for any owner to complete.

Step 1: Access the Factory Release

• In the rear door pocket (below the armrest), you will find a small plastic cover.

• Carefully pry this cover open. It often requires starting from a corner to lift it out

  

• Once the cover is off, you will see the factory wire loop/pull tab that mechanically opens the door.

Step 2: Attach the Jowua Strap

• Take the Jowua Emergency Strap (which features a loop end) and feed it through the small wire loop attached to the car's manual release mechanism

  

• Pull the main body of the strap through its own loop to create a secure knot (like a luggage tag).

Step 3: Route the Strap (The Jowua Fit)

• Carefully route the strap through the small side opening of the door pocket cavity before replacing the plastic cover

   

   

• Snap the plastic cover back onto the door pocket, securing the factory release mechanism underneath.

Step 4: Secure the Pull Tab

• The end of the Jowua strap features a Velcro patch. You can now adhere this to the interior fabric or carpet of the door pocket

  

• This placement allows the strap to be completely concealed, yet instantly accessible.

Your Essential Safety Upgrade

The Jowua Emergency Door Release Strap isn't just an accessory—it's a critical safety feature that provides vital peace of mind. In a split second, this strap turns a potentially complicated, panic-inducing procedure into a simple, single-pull escape route.

Don't wait for an emergency to discover how hard it is to access the original factory release. Make the one safety upgrade that matters most today.

Get your Jowua Emergency Door Release Strap and secure your ride.

Sources:

• Jowua Engineers Team 💪

• Tesla Vehicle Support: https://www.tesla.com/support
  

• Special Thanks to "TESLA HOW TO" & Ohdrive For photos in this blog; 🙏🎉👇
• YouTube: Tesla How To "*UPDATE* How To Manually Open Tesla Doors Easy: Step-by-Step Guide" https://youtu.be/eZt1T2ggn3U?si=x_1eGKH8XPYBJWU6

• Man and two children burn alive inside Tesla after it crashed and burst into flames as rescuers were unable to work car's door handles. Daily Mail; https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15111441/Man-two-children-burn-alive-inside-Tesla-crashed-burst-flames-rescuers-unable-work-cars-door-handles.html

• Tesla Cybertruck lawsuit: Driver burned to bones and bones 'disintegrated'. The Independent; https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/tesla-cybertruck-lawsuit-driver-burned-bones-disintegrated-b2771728.html