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by maxdo 1669 days ago
>I've had windshield wipers not go as fast as I want them to. I do like automatic headlights though. Maybe you would prefer automatic blinkers too?

sounds artificial, you ultimately want a clear view, with least possible frequency of wipers. if automation works good, you don't need any settings, same as light.

>There are many cars with better traction over EVs. I think you're forgetting about the extra 1000lbs of weight batteries add. This is just blatantly wrong on so many levels. EV's can have good traction, but be realistic on this.

Nope, gas engine is limited by physics. It's the frequency you can adjust the torque. electric engine is just better suited for such task. Even with battery penalty which is improving little by little over time.

>On my cars with buttons I can change temp, airflow, etc without looking away from the road. With my EV/touchscreen car I need to look at the actual panel, which for me is downwards. Profile are rediculous. You've never been in a situation where it starts raining and the weather gets colder? If I have to click a screen to pull up another screen to change something, the UX is bad.

Yep, invention called climate control. You body doesn't like constant changes of temp. If it's get colder outside, a smart car adjust heat/cold automatically to the temp you like. if you really want to change your preferences, you're saying with voice "i'm cold" or "i'm hot" or how you want to adjust temp. Knobs, vents settings, adjusting air flow, that's not UX, it's just a tech limitation of the past.

>Do you watch movies while you're driving? You should stop

Nope, I can wait for someone while parked and watch a movie, so yeah. I can be a passenger and play game. I also do camping in the car. You know modern car is not only for driving from point a to point b :)

> I do appreciate how I can complete customize my touchscreen! Oh wait....

it's called settings :)

> You have to pay for a lot of these, upgrades also don't work out that great. Conversely, I would gladly pay to "upgrade" my vents to not be controlled through a touchscreen.

For the last upgrade i paid $115 including work, including service traveling to my home and hardware , they added a boombox speaker, to play sounds, that improve security of pedestrians, and adding some fun features. Software was already available. It's an official price, in one of the most expensive city in the world, New York, car company name is Tesla. There are other upgrades that doesn't cost you a lot.

>I don't leave important things like this in the car, so....

You required by the law to have some documents with you.