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    Tesla Is Lightyears Ahead Of... Tesla

    SuperfastMatt

    3 HN recommenders · recommended in 4 months, 2022–2026

    YouTube

    10:56 · 1.4M views · Sep 2, 2021

    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.

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

    Engineering, Transport & MakingCars, EVs & motorcyclesMechanical & precision engineering
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    4 comments from Hacker News

    1. @duncansNov 2022· in “EVs are the least reliable vehicle type: Consumer Reports”

      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) this video

      RecommendsView on HN
    2. @gloxkiqczaFeb 2025· in “Nvidia's RTX 5090 power connectors are melting”

      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. this video

      RecommendsView on HN
    3. @lylejantzi3rdFeb 2026· in “The overlooked evolution of the humble car door handle”

      This is a great video by SuperfastMatt on the engineering behind and evolution of the Tesla door handle. this video

      RecommendsView on HN
    4. @torginusDec 2025· in “BMW PHEV: Safety fuse replacement is extremely expensive”

      This reminded me of the video about the Tesla door handles, where its explained how they redesigned the retracting door handles of the Model S from having a bunch of switches and mechanical parts to just a motor + a position sensor: this video

      CitesView on HN