[jitl]

In my experience driving Tesla vehicles (Model S & Y):

- Super convenient to never go to a gas station during my every day routine driving.

- Single pedal driving takes less effort overall. I prefer it at least.

- Generally much better performance (acceleration, breaking) at the same price point. The car is so fun. Much more confident making yellow lights and overtaking compared to gas cars.

- Very smooth because no gear shifting. The S is particularly spooky because it sounds about the same in the car driving 60mph and 90mph so it’s really easy to go 90 without noticing if you’re expecting engine noise to hint you’re going fast.

- Less routine maintenance like oil change

- This could be common to all modern cars, but I love having infinity car keys to share with family and visitors since any phone can be a car key

- This could be common to all modern cars, but I love pre-air conditioning the car from the checkout line of the grocery store

- This could be common to all modern cars, but I like that I can leave my dog in the car and know she’ll be cool & comfortable, and people won’t worry about her because the car display shows “dog mode aircon is on!” on the large display.

My complaints, which are about trim and not the drive:

- No Apple CarPlay. Boo. The built in thingy is much better than the average automaker but Apple stuff is better still.

- No over door hand holds :(

- I prefer tactile controls to touchscreen for everything. I will be looking at non Tesla options in the future for this reason.

[fragmede]

That key thing is really handy if you need to make use of it. For Reasons, my friends and I had a period with fewer cars than people who needed one, but one was a Tesla. We spent far less time coordinating the passing off of the key for the Tesla because we just didn't have to, as opposed to a whole rigamarole with having to pass around the keys to the other cars. It's enough that I want to retrofit my car with an electronic lock some how, but that doesn't seem to be a thing, so I'll have to settle for an ordinary combo lockbox hidden away, which feels much less secure.

[vel0city]

> so it’s really easy to go 90 without noticing if you’re expecting engine noise to hint you’re going fast

I do have to say, this is one big reason why I think those cabin noise fake engine sounds isn't entirely a bad idea. Its a useful clue to many. One doesn't need to make it very loud and obnoxious, maybe only play it near the driver or something and for sure have it be an optional thing, but the concept isn't entirely without merit.

People should be using all their senses for driving. Giving auditory feedback can be very useful!