The Tesla Mannequin S and Mannequin X now include a grabbing stick within the UK. The model just lately introduced that it will cease promoting right-hand drive vehicles in some markets, and as a substitute provided clients the choice of left-hand drive configurations of its premium vehicles.

In some markets like Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand, Tesla stopped transport the RHD Mannequin S and Mannequin X, reportedly because of mechanical and logistical hurdles. As a substitute, it provided current reservation holders a refund or the choice to downgrade to the LHD Mannequin Y or Mannequin 3.

However in choose markets just like the UK and Japan, the place rules allow LHD vehicles, Tesla provided its Mannequin S and Mannequin X clients the LHD configuration. 

Naturally, driving an LHD automotive in an RHD market would have downsides. And to counter one of many potential inconveniences, Tesla is providing its UK clients a grabbing stick named ‘The Reacher,’ for reaching the passenger facet window to seize parking receipts, drive-through gadgets, or any small objects handed over from the opposite facet.

It is amusing, however the accent is unlikely to ease potential patrons’ frustration. Prospects had been dissatisfied when Tesla discontinued the RHD fashions, as a few of them had been ready for so long as two years. Stories surfaced that after UK clients obtained the cancellation discover, they switched to Mercedes and Porsche EVs.

If something, the grabbing stick is simply one other quirky software in Tesla’s playbook. Its vehicles supply loads of off-beat options. Final yr in China, Tesla provided clients the TeslaMic for its ‘caraoke’ system. The Mannequin X additionally has loads of easter eggs, the place it could make the car appear as if a Mars rover on the navigation display screen, or make its falcon wing doorways dance to Christmas tunes.

What do you consider Tesla discontinuing the RHD Mannequin S and Mannequin X in some markets? Depart your ideas within the feedback.