Holly crap is this true?

[mknox]

This is not Tesla fault, this is due to regulations on the frunk. So far as the regulations go, there might as well be an ICE under there as there is no differentiation in the regulations between electric and ICE powered cars. Thus, every manufacturer MUST adhere to the regulations on the hood and that is to make it easy to open by first responders should the need arise

My early 2013 does not have any kind of exterior release mechanism as far as I know. There is a manual release inside the cabin under the glove box.

On early cars, there are 12v jump terminals behind the nose cone. You pop off the nose cone, boost the 12v, get in the car and open the frunk "normally". If the solenoid is broken, you get in to the car and use the manual release under the glove box.