特斯拉再被起诉。 据媒体报道，特斯拉在美国华盛顿州被起诉，此前发生的一起致命火灾事故导致一人死亡、一人重伤， 据称救援人员努力未能打开车辆的车门。这是针对该公司电动车门把手不断增加的诉讼中的最新一起。 该索赔源于2023年1月发生的一起事故。当时，Jeffery Dennis和他的妻子Wendy在一个周六下午驾驶他 们的Model 3轿车外出办事。根据周五在华盛顿州联邦法院提起的诉讼，这辆电动汽车"突然且快速地失 控加速"，撞上了一根电线杆并起火燃烧。诉状称，特斯拉"独特且有缺陷的车门把手设计"导致车门无 法操作，并阻碍了救援过程。Wendy当场死亡，Dennis受伤，包括腿部烧伤。 值得注意的是，特斯拉几周前才在威斯康星州被起诉。 在该起事故中，一辆Model S在碰撞后车门无法开启，车内五名乘客全部被困于迅速蔓延的火海中不幸 遇难。遇难者亲属向法院提起的诉状称，涉事车辆撞树起火后，车内人员原本在初始撞击中幸存，却因 车门锁止系统困于车内无法逃生。 对此，NHTSA要求特斯拉在12月10日前向其提交所有年款"在美国制造并用于销售或租赁的2021款特斯 拉Model Y车型"以及"同系车型"（包括2017至2 ...

Core Viewpoint - Tesla is facing a lawsuit and investigation due to safety concerns related to its hidden door handle design, which allegedly contributed to a fatal accident where passengers were trapped in a burning vehicle [1][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed on October 31 in Wisconsin, stemming from a fatal accident in November 2024 involving a Model S, where five passengers died after being unable to escape the vehicle [1][2]. - The plaintiffs, the children of the deceased couple, claim that the electronic door locking system failed after the collision, preventing escape from the burning car [2][3]. - The lawsuit alleges that Tesla was aware of the potential risks associated with its design choices but failed to implement known safety practices [2][4]. Group 2: Regulatory Investigation - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into the safety defects of Tesla's hidden door handles, following multiple complaints from Model Y owners regarding door handle failures [4][5]. - As of October 27, 2025, NHTSA received 16 complaints related to the 2021 Model Y, highlighting incidents where children were locked inside the vehicle due to door handle malfunctions [4]. - Tesla is required to submit relevant records to NHTSA by December 10, or face potential fines of up to $140 million for non-compliance [5]. Group 3: Industry Response - Tesla's design team has indicated plans to change the door handle design in response to the safety concerns raised [6]. - Competitors, including Rivian, are also reconsidering their hidden door handle designs, reflecting a broader industry discussion on the balance between aesthetics and functionality [6]. - Volkswagen's CEO emphasized the importance of functionality over appearance, indicating a shift in consumer expectations regarding vehicle design [6].