Tesla Cybercab loses its entire door panel in a Philadelphia crash

A Tesla Cybercab was involved in a crash in Philadelphia, resulting in the loss of its entire outer door panel. The car, a gold Cybercab, was photographed with the left door missing, and the crash occurred on South Broad Street. Tesla does not operate automated vehicles in Pennsylvania, which limits the car's use to either manual operation or a Level 2 driver-assist system with a human driver. The crash does not involve any injuries or a pedestrian or cyclist, and the photos show the door's structure intact. The panel came off cleanly, suggesting it could be part of the car's design, which allows the outer skin to detach. Tesla has no permit to run robotaxis in Pennsylvania, and the car was most likely being driven by a human or using a Level 2 system.

• The car was photographed with the left door missing in Philadelphia.
• Tesla does not operate automated vehicles in Pennsylvania.
• The crash did not involve injuries or a pedestrian or cyclist.
• The door panel came off cleanly and the structure under it appears intact.
• Tesla has no permit to run robotaxis in Pennsylvania.
• The car was most likely being driven by a human or using a Level 2 system.

Tesla's design allows the outer skin to detach, which could be a safe design feature or a potential safety issue. The crash does not meet the criteria for reporting under NHTSA's Standing General Order, as it involves only property damage. The crash would be classified as a driver-assist crash, alongside other Tesla crashes. The incident highlights the challenges of tracking automated vehicles in Pennsylvania without a permit. The photos show the door's inner frame, window regulator, and wiring exposed, indicating the extent of the damage. The car's plastic panels are designed to detach, which could be a safety feature or a potential issue. The crash does not provide enough information to determine who was at fault or whether the car was operating under a Level 2 system.

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