當地時間2025年11月3日，美國傳出一起涉及特斯拉Model S轎車設計缺陷的悲劇性事故，引發廣泛關注。據報導，這起事故源於2024年11月1日發生的一場車禍，一對夫婦及其隨行的3名乘客因無法從車內逃生而全部遇難，事件的家屬已向美國法院提起“過失致人死亡”訴訟，指控特斯拉在設計上存在重大缺陷。

事故發生時，54歲的傑弗里·鮑爾（Jeffrey  Bauer）與55歲的米歇爾·鮑爾（Michelle  Bauer）駕駛一輛Model S行駛，車輛突然衝出路面，撞上路旁的樹木，並迅速起火。車內5人，包括鮑爾夫婦及3名隨行人員，均被困於燃燒的車輛之中，無法逃生，最終全部遇難。據附近目擊者回報，她曾撥打911報警，稱聽到車內傳來的尖叫聲，而鮑爾夫婦則於事故發生的第二天確認死亡。

家屬在10月31日向威斯康星州戴恩縣州法院提起訴訟，控訴特斯拉存在電子車門設計缺陷。訴訟文件指出，事故發生時，Model S的電子門系統在碰撞後失靈，使乘客在火災中被“鎖死”，無法手動逃生。家屬及其律師指出，特斯拉的設計決策導致一個高度可預見的風險：即在事故中幸存者將被困於燃燒車輛中，面臨生命危險。

訴訟進一步稱，特斯拉早已通過過往火災案例意識到這種潛在故障的存在，但卻“有意忽略已知的可行安全措施”，未採取有效手段防止悲劇重演。這起訴訟不僅涉及對受害者家屬的賠償，也引發社會對電動車安全設計的廣泛討論。部分媒體報導稱，受此事件影響，特斯拉市值在短時間內一度蒸發超過22800億元台幣。

整體而言，這起事故凸顯電動車在碰撞安全、電子控制系統及緊急逃生設計方面可能存在的隱患，也引發業界和監管部門對車輛安全標準、設計責任以及廠商風險管理的重新審視。對於受害者家屬而言，這是一場極其沉痛的悲劇；對整個汽車行業而言，事件敲響安全警鐘，提醒製造商必須將乘客安全置於首位。

On November 3, 2025, news emerged from the United States regarding a tragic incident involving a Tesla Model S, highlighting potential design flaws in the vehicle’s safety systems. The case dates back to November 1, 2024, when a couple and three other passengers perished in a crash after being unable to escape from their burning car. The victims’ family has since filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that a critical design defect directly contributed to the fatal outcome.

According to reports, 54-year-old Jeffrey  Bauer and 55-year-old Michelle Bauer were driving their Model S when the vehicle suddenly veered off the road, collided with a tree, and quickly caught fire. All five occupants, including the couple and three passengers, were trapped inside the car and could not escape, ultimately losing their lives. A nearby resident reportedly called 911 after hearing screams from inside the vehicle, and the Balls were officially declared dead the following day.

On October 31, 2025, the couple’s four children filed a lawsuit in the Dane County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, alleging that the electronic door system of the Model S malfunctioned during the collision, leaving the passengers effectively “locked in” the burning vehicle. The legal complaint argues that Tesla’s design decisions created a highly foreseeable risk that occupants could become trapped in a fire following a crash.

The lawsuit further claims that Tesla, based on prior incidents of vehicle fires, was aware of this potential defect but consciously disregarded established safety practices, failing to take preventive measures that might have averted the tragedy. This case not only seeks compensation for the victims’ family but also raises broader concerns about electric vehicle safety, emergency escape systems, and manufacturer responsibility.

Media reports indicate that the incident has also had significant financial repercussions, with Tesla’s market value reportedly dropping by over 570 billion RMB in a short period.

Overall, this tragedy underscores potential vulnerabilities in collision safety, electronic control systems, and manual emergency egress in electric vehicles. It has reignited discussions within the industry and among regulators regarding vehicle design standards, manufacturer liability, and risk management practices. For the victims’ family, the lawsuit represents a pursuit of justice following an unimaginable loss, while for the automotive sector, it serves as a stark reminder of the paramount importance of passenger safety in vehicle design.