Different design philosophies. Fewer moving parts, fewer things to break.
One thing I’ve heard is that Tesla has plans to detect oncoming hazards and not allow the door to open if, say, a car or bicycle is approaching nearby. More difficult if there’s always a physical link between the handle and door latch.
Different design philosophies. Fewer moving parts, fewer things to break.
One thing I’ve heard is that Tesla has plans to detect oncoming hazards and not allow the door to open if, say, a car or bicycle is approaching nearby. More difficult if there’s always a physical link between the handle and door latch.
You are talking about a regular door handle, which tends to last for many, many decades without failing, right?
Electronics are far, far more likely to fail than physical links.
My 1998 Toyota Corolla where the inside and outside driver-side door handles broke begs to differ.
I don't want to be the bearer of bad news but 1998 was 26 years ago.
And a 1998 Corolla cost $27,500 new (in today's dollars). A 2024 Corolla is now $22,000. Actually a good deal comparatively.
It broke in 2006