Tesla Is Lightyears Ahead Of... Tesla

SuperfastMatt · 1.4M views · 2021-09-02 · 10:56

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Overview

SuperfastMatt looks at how the Tesla Model S retracting door handles were redesigned over time, from many parts to a motor plus sensor, with a focus on engineering and reliability.

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Recommended whenever door handles or car reliability engineering come up, as an enjoyable look at design iteration.

Recommended by 3 HN people across 3 months · HN mentions 2022–2026

Topics

Cars, EVs & motorcycles Mechanical & precision engineering

What people said

lylejantzi3rd · 2026-02 · Recommendation
This is a great video by SuperfastMatt on the engineering behind and evolution of the Tesla door handle. [VIDEO]
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gloxkiqcza · 2025-02 · Recommendation
A bit off topic, but this is something HN might enjoy. It’s a video by a mechanical engineer that worked for Tesla, Apple and a NASCAR team about Tesla door handles over time. [VIDEO]
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duncans · 2022-11 · Recommendation
Regarding the pop-out door handles - this is a fascinating video on how the Tesla Model S door handles design has been refined and made more reliable by someone who used to work at Tesla (SuperfastMatt) [VIDEO]
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