Dossier
pet mode
Coverage of pet mode in the Nexus archive.
- Viral video allegedly appears to show toddler left in Tesla alone in Charlotte parking garage
A viral Instagram video shows a driver leaving a toddler unattended in a Tesla with 'pet mode' activated in a Charlotte parking garage, sparking public debate about child safety. Tesla warns that 'pet mode' is not designed for human safety, and North Carolina law's applicability depends on specific circumstances. Witnesses demonstrated the ease of activating the feature, but no police investigation has been confirmed.