Until a few years ago, every $500 Tesla door handle had over a dozen contact switches, motors, microprocessors, and other points of failure, all exposed to moisture and thermal cycling.
Now they just have 2 motors, a couple hall effect sensors, and a microprocessor encased in plastic so they’re 10x cheaper to make and don’t fail nearly as much, but still cost $500.
Until a few years ago, every $500 Tesla door handle had over a dozen contact switches, motors, microprocessors, and other points of failure, all exposed to moisture and thermal cycling.
Now they just have 2 motors, a couple hall effect sensors, and a microprocessor encased in plastic so they’re 10x cheaper to make and don’t fail nearly as much, but still cost $500.