![]() I love the combination of comfort, sportiness, and luxury. As a realtor, I spend a lot of time behind the wheel. I am 5K into my ownership of my Tesla Model 3 Standard. ![]() I will admit I was not excited about the table that controls everything but I now find it very ingenious.Īs I continue my ownership I will update my review if necessary. The instrumentation is easy to read and the technology is intuitive which is impressive. The handling is crisp and you feel connected to the road. Although it is minimalistic, it feel luxurious.ĭriving is a blast, even in the standard model the acceleration is instantaneous and quick. The plain looking interior feels comfortable, clean and I like the minimalist styling. The technology is very easy to use and I like the one screen controls everything. The seats are extremely comfortable and the interior provides plenty of room for a small vehicle. The Instant power, the regenerative breaking, and the crisp handling was beyond my … expectations. Don’t get me wrong, the Audi is a magnificent vehicle but driving the Tesla is so much fun.Īfter driving an EV, it is hard to imagine going back to a gas propelled vehicle. But, I can honestly say the Tesla is the best car I have owned. I previously drove a 2016 Audi A6 which I absolutely love. While they had a head start 5 years ago with hardly any competition, BMW, Audi, Ford and even KIA/Hundyai have fully loaded vehicles with all the whizz bang features at competitive prices (and excellent customer relations) However, Tesla has to drop its hubris if it wants to compete in the EV marketplace. If you are selling a luxury car, at least provide a representative one can talk to! If your car has malfunction or repair issue, you cannot take it to the nearest service center since they will not see you without an appointment (again via the App) ![]() When you do get a response, they insist on doing everything via the Tesla app, which in my opinion has a rating of zero. Ĭons: TESLA service STINKS! Do not expect any kind of help or assistance from their customer service number since no one answers the phone. Software updates happen every two to three weeks which are not always trouble free, beware of some glitches that occur. A few times I have used the Supercharger and it has been efficient. Charging has been fine since I have a 220V connection at home and and overnight charge gives … me a week's worth of city commuting. While I have the self park, summon and self drive features, I have not used them much. The Pros: This is my first EV and I have loved driving the vehicle: its fun, responsive and the dual motor, extended range makes highway driving a breeze. I have driven the Model 3 over the last three years. Additional features in the future, such as automated steering, that Tesla says will be released in via over-the-air updates.Can potentially stop the Model 3 at stoplights and stop signs when Autopilot is engaged.Automated parking system (steers in and out of a parking spot with little or no driver intervention).Integrated navigation capability while using Autopilot, such as on and off highway ramps. ![]() There are two available Autopilot upgrade packages. It also has:ĭials up the performance of the Long Range but at the expense of range, with a total estimated range of 315 miles. Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)Īdds all-wheel drive and ups the estimated range to an EPA-estimated 358 miles.Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios).Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Model 3 and the car in front).Tesla's Autopilot, a suite of advanced driver aids that include:.Integrated audio, video streaming and gaming services (requires subscription). ![]() Tech features for the base Model 3 include:
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