Assistance needed - Tesla 3 to measure for mobility needs

[brianman]

We're working with some engineers at Harmar (Harmar) to evaluate custom and/or future product offerings for using accessibility/disability mobility scooters with the Tesla Model 3.

Request: Harmar is located in Sarasota, FL, and I'm hoping a Tesla Model 3 owner in the area might be able and willing to coordinate with Harmar to allow them to evaluate the shape of the vehicle (take measurements, maybe put it up on a lift to inspect the undercarriage to see what the region behind the wheels looks like, etc.).

This is the scooter we're considering:
Transformer Scooter Homepage

Regarding trunk lift installations:

Unfortunately, we cannot recommend on the Model 3 at this time. We would need to get our hands on one (which is really difficult right now) in order to evaluate it for installation feasibility or possibly design a special product for it if necessary.

Regarding external hoist:

As far as AL065 goes, there is only one aftermarket hitch available and there really isn't enough information available on it for me to recommend using it to mount the lift.

Harmar - AL065
2018 Tesla Model 3 Stealth EcoHitch

We've also explored the idea of a hitch-mounted lifted for external transport. This has two problems: (1) lift + scooter is uncomfortably close to Torklift's recommended "10-15% below 200 lb. rating of ball" and (2) "waterproof" is apparently something that scooter manufacturers are just beginning to consider relevant (read: few offerings, each with additional issues).

Sorry for the longish post. Thanks for taking a look.

 

[Larry Chanin]

Hi Brian,

For starters check out the Car & Driver video of placing a folding stroller in the trunk of a Model 3.

2018 Tesla Model 3 | Video Review | Car and Driver

The stroller's folded dimensions are 42 x 21 x 20 inches

It appears that the folding scooter's dimensions are 37 x 17 x 18 in.

It looks like the scooter should fit easily.

Please show this to the Harmar people.

If you still need a Sarasotian with a Model 3 contact me directly at [email protected].

Regards,

Larry