There is a very old thread about this but since a few years went by and we are getting closer to seeing a Model X for real, I thought I would bring this back. Feel free to lock this if this is against the rules.
The old thread was talking about a lift:
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/archive/index.php/t-7247.html
But what I was wondering if it would be possible to have a Model X with a ramp which would extend below the Falcon wing doors and allow a person in a wheelchair to access the car and lock their wheelchair into a floor anchor.
My neighbor has a modified Honda van and although it is a nice car, all the mechanical modifications seem to be very archaic. A factory engineered package would be so much better. I know the Falcon wing doors allow people to walk in but how about ride in? The flat floor would be ideal and I think there is enough headroom (the Honda van is not that tall either). The Model X already has air suspension so it can come down to enter and it obviously has enough energy to power the electric ramp and door openers. I know it is not a huge market but it should also not be a huge piece of engineering for the Tesla team.
The old thread was talking about a lift:
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/archive/index.php/t-7247.html
But what I was wondering if it would be possible to have a Model X with a ramp which would extend below the Falcon wing doors and allow a person in a wheelchair to access the car and lock their wheelchair into a floor anchor.
My neighbor has a modified Honda van and although it is a nice car, all the mechanical modifications seem to be very archaic. A factory engineered package would be so much better. I know the Falcon wing doors allow people to walk in but how about ride in? The flat floor would be ideal and I think there is enough headroom (the Honda van is not that tall either). The Model X already has air suspension so it can come down to enter and it obviously has enough energy to power the electric ramp and door openers. I know it is not a huge market but it should also not be a huge piece of engineering for the Tesla team.
