The steps here outline the process after the final paint process is complete. The panoramic roof, drivetrain and battery modules, tires, wheels, and badges are installed, and then the Model S enters the testing process.
The battery of tests is fairly standard, including a final inspection on a bamboo-floored, LED-lit platform, where workers ensure body fit and finish. Each Model S is also tested for water-tightness, then, finally, driven through the company's indoor confirmation track. It's the only indoor confirmation test track in North America, enabled by the fact that Tesla's cars produce no emissions.
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