It’s time to put the old Elon Musk saying ‘a Tesla roof can carry the weight of an adult elephant’ to test!
In China, a Tesla Model 3 was recently subjected to
real-world conditions that might be close to what an adult elephant could
cause. During severe flooding in China, a wall collapsed on top of this
particular Model 3 - and guess what? It withstood the force.
Let's take a closer look at this remarkable car and discover how it proved its indestructible nature.
Tesla Model 3 Survives a Wall Collapse!
The shocking news of a fatal wall collapse in China recently
shocked headlines across the world.
Onlookers were horrified to witness an entire row of cars
directly affected by this incident, with several vehicles potentially facing
complete destruction. However, one car managed to persevere through it all – a
Tesla Model 3.
The collapse occurred when thousands of bricks tightly
locked together within the wall became compromised from flooding caused by
storms and excessive rainwater accumulation, leading to its ultimate fall.
The falling wall likely caused major damage to nearby
vehicles, however, the Tesla Model 3’s roof miraculously remained intact
despite being in close proximity.
The results of this incident simply astound many as its potential destruction far exceeded that of any ordinary car (even those following closely behind).
Images Show that Tesla Model 3’s Structural Integrity is on Another Level!
When the incident was over, it became evident that all
vehicles beneath had been severely damaged by the debris or stripped away from
the force of water. However, there was one exception - the Model 3 which
surprisingly could possibly be salvaged and fixed!
Looking closer at the photos taken during clean-up
operation, it can be clearly seen that while this unlucky vehicle also
sustained significant damage, it was by far in the most favorable condition
compared to its neighboring cars – a true testament to Model 3's mechanical
strength.
The car’s overall ability to sustain such heavy weight over
an extended period (and those owners are surely thankful) may not only prove
valuable under certain disperse conditions but on any other given day
potentially save your life too. This is something that none of the other cars
involved in that wall collapse incident can confidently claim for themselves.
A costly option to ensure such structural integrity due to severe weather and natural disasters, but a price well worth paying for the safety of its owners – this is precisely why Tesla's Model 3 has successfully vaulted itself amongst industry's elite.
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The Event Sort of Proves Musk’s Saying “Tesla Roofs Can Withstand the Weight of an Adult Elephant”
Back in 2018 at TED Conference, Elon Musk famously stated
that Tesla roofs can withstand the weight of an adult elephant after someone
skeptically asked about durability standpoints. Little did he know that,
several years later, his proclamation would almost be put to the test in such
an unexpected and extraordinary way.
It goes without saying that although all cars do have
certain limitations as far as weights carried load capacity, Tesla vehicles can
handle significantly higher loads than other models out there — making them
ideal for those looking for a more trustworthy ride when it comes to durability
standpoints.
So, if you find yourself in a similar and unfortunate
situation as those involved in this alarming incident, your best bet is to
hopefully be next to a Tesla if structural collapse were to ever occur on top
of your vehicle.
Ultimately, Tesla's impressive engineering and ability to handle extreme levels of weight can certainly come in handy when it matters most.
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The Bottom Line
Overall, the recent incident in China heavily underlines the
structural integrity and sturdiness of a Tesla Model 3.
It is remarkable to witness how this car managed to almost
survive falling debris from a collapsing wall due to heavy flooding, in
comparison with other vehicles which were completely destroyed.
Indeed, it's safe to say that Elon Musk's Tesla is 'sort-of'
indestructible!