Model 3 Door Handles: What Are They Made Of?

[cadetsea]

I remember seeing a photo of one that had been snapped in half (some vandal pushed in the handle and pulled towards the front of the car until it broke) - seemed to look like hollow plastic, but I can't seem to find it again.

The handles do get hot enough in the sun, so I guess the coating is actual chrome?

 

[RC2785]

Is this the picture you're referring to?

 

[cadetsea]

Is this the picture you're referring to?

Yes! Good show, RC2785, I'm very impressed!

 

[P3dStealth]

It's either vibranium or adamantium. Both are extremely strong metals.

 

[CrayZ1]

Dunno, I'd guess cheapskatium. Or is that cheapalloy?

Note: The Jaguar EV starts at over $60k and is $90k nicely kitted. It has plastic door handles too.

 

[RC2785]

it's probably plastic with a metallic chrome paint

 

[ElectricIAC]

it's probably plastic with a metallic chrome paint

Least they could do down the line is offer chrome delete option. I bet people would pay $5-600 for what is effectively nearly 0 cost after tooling paid for.

 

[kbecks13]

Least they could do down the line is offer chrome delete option. I bet people would pay $5-600 for what is effectively nearly 0 cost after tooling paid for.

Configuration management is definitely not free though, just think of all the annoying demand planning that would require. Tesla likes to reaaalllly limit options

 

[ElectricIAC]

Configuration management is definitely not free though, just think of all the annoying demand planning that would require. Tesla likes to reaaalllly limit options

Hey: if it’s going to be standard on Y as it appears then why not offer it for 3?

 

[CertLive]

Less weight is good!