A Tesla Model S was modified with aftermarket bulletproof upgrades, including bulletproof glass and paneling, to withstand handgun fire. The modifications added 430 pounds to the vehicle but did not significantly impact its performance. The vehicle was then tested by firing a 9mm handgun at the bulletproof glass, first with a solid-tipped bullet and then with a hollow-point bullet. In both cases, the glass successfully stopped the bullet, although it did shatter and pulverize. The test demonstrated the effectiveness of the bulletproof upgrades in protecting the vehicle's occupants. The video also noted that while bulletproof glass is not feasible for cell phones due to thickness and cost, it can be an effective safety feature for vehicles.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Tesla does not sell bulletproof Teslas; it's an aftermarket upgrade.
2. To make a Tesla bulletproof, bulletproof glass is added for the windshield, driver's side, passenger side, and rear trunk.
3. Bulletproof paneling is added inside the metal doors to stop projectiles.
4. The goal of bulletproofing a Tesla is to protect the passenger area like a cocoon.
5. The bulletproofing process can add around 430 pounds of weight to the vehicle.
6. If the Tesla were bulletproofed to withstand rifles, it would add around 700-800 pounds.
7. Teslas are already heavy vehicles, which makes them safer and less prone to rollovers.
8. The bulletproof glass has multiple layers, including a polycarbonate layer that absorbs energy.
9. The glass is designed to disintegrate and distribute the energy of a bullet, rather than allowing it to penetrate.
10. The glass can be damaged by a bullet, but it will not allow the bullet to pass through.
11. The bulletproofing process includes adding structural integrity to the glass and metal doors.
12. The Tesla's tires can be designed to keep rolling even if they are flat, thanks to a special design.
13. The Glock 19 handgun was used for testing the bulletproof glass.
14. Two types of bullets were used for testing: a solid-tipped nine-millimeter bullet and a hollow-point nine-millimeter bullet.
15. The hollow-point bullet had a smaller impact radius than the solid-tipped bullet.
16. The bulletproof glass is not scratch-resistant, as demonstrated by a razor blade test.
17. The polycarbonate layer inside the glass can be scratched by a razor blade.
18. It is not possible to put bulletproof glass on a cell phone due to thickness and cost constraints.
19. Companies advertising bulletproof screen protectors or explosion-proof screen protectors are likely misleading consumers.