This is a great video by SuperfastMatt on the engineering behind and evolution of the Tesla door handle.
> evolution of the Tesla door handle
I really like Tesla's approach to door handles - it's clean, polished, and gives a fine and smooth look. But was surprised to learn that China will ban them beginning next year. Other countries might follow suit as well.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-hidden-door-handles-cars-...
Even in the new version it seems like there is no fallback method for a failure.