Tesla Cybercab Loses Entire Door Panel in Philadelphia Crash

A gold Tesla Cybercab lost its entire left door panel during a collision on Broad Street in Philadelphia, cleanly exposing the inner frame, window regulator, and wiring. The vehicle relies on molded plastic body panels attached via interior fasteners rather than traditional painted steel, meaning a clean separation allows for a rapid skin swap instead of extensive body shop work. Pennsylvania requires PennDOT certification for SAE Level 3 automated testing, a regulatory list that currently includes seven companies but explicitly excludes Tesla. The absence of a state testing permit indicates the vehicle was likely operating with a human driver or running a Level 2 driver-assist system at the time of the crash. Under federal NHTSA rules, a Level 2 crash only triggers mandatory reporting if an airbag deploys, a pedestrian is struck, or someone requires hospitalization.