Watch moment £100k Tesla driver suffers ‘malfunction’ & has his door knocked off by a BUS – as baffled motorists watch
THIS is the shocking moment a £100k Tesla Model X malfunctions and has its door knocked off by a double-decker bus.
Baffled drivers watched the frightening scene unfold in Southgate, north London, as the popular EV smashed into the side of oncoming traffic.
In a video posted to social media, the black Tesla can be seen speeding down the road with its butterfly-style wing elevated – in what appears to be a bizarre “malfunction”.
The selfish EV driver fails to stop when the vehicle dangerously malfunctions.
The crash damages the luxury motor – but also shatters part of the bus windscreen and side window.
Glass can be seen flying across the busy road in the moment of impact.
And, the vulnerable bus driver appeared lucky to escape any serious injury.
After seeing the chaos they’ve caused, the Tesla owner finally pulls over to the side of the road.
The gull-wing door looked as though it had been badly dented and come off its hinges after the frightening crash.
The footage was initially posted in August 2021, but it has since resurfaced.
Tom Cunnington, TfL’s Head of Bus Business Development, said at the time: “We are aware of an incident involving a route 125 bus on Saturday in Southgate, and a video on social media of the incident that shows what happened from an onlooker’s perspective.
“This would have been a very frightening experience for the bus driver, who we wish well, and we are supporting the bus operator’s ongoing investigation.”
This comes as plenty of Tesla drivers claim they regret buying the EV.
A man who bought a one just a few months ago claims he already hates his new motor.
Plus, another man who bought a Tesla Model X says he’s getting rid of it as he’s not happy with the car.
TikToker Luke bought a Model 3 and says that there are so many cons to owning a Tesla that he’s going back to a petrol car.
Meanwhile, a driver who bought a £100,000 EV revealed the five things he hates about his electric car.
And, a car expert shockingly revealed the three reasons why he regrets buying Elon’s EV.