• alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml
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    6 months ago

    Until like 2022, Tesla door handles cost 600 dollars and had 9 contact sensors, 4 motors, and a controller board, all exposed to moisture. They had a very high failure rate.

    Today, they have 2 magnetic sensors, 2 motors, and a control board, with less exposure to moisture. They still have a high failure rate, they still cost 600 dollars.

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      6 months ago

      I think you’re talking about the Model S. The Model 3/Y don’t have motorized handles.