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SuperfastMatt3 HN recommenders · recommended in 3 months, 2022–2026
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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.

Cars, EVs & motorcyclesMechanical & precision engineering#tesla#doorhandles#reliabilityengineering#automotivedesign

4 comments from Hacker News

@lylejantzi3rd2026-02 · 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

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@gloxkiqcza2025-02 · 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

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@duncans2022-11 · 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

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@torginus2025-12 · 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

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