If you have access to Consumer Reports' ratings, please share the owner surveys. In the meantime, CR says, "The Model 3 has swift acceleration and remarkably agile handling. Though the front seats are comfortable, the ride is very stiff and choppy, and the rear seat is too low and uncomfortable. The Long Range version is rated at 358 mi…
If you have access to Consumer Reports' ratings, please share the owner surveys. In the meantime, CR says, "The Model 3 has swift acceleration and remarkably agile handling. Though the front seats are comfortable, the ride is very stiff and choppy, and the rear seat is too low and uncomfortable. The Long Range version is rated at 358 miles of range. It takes 12 hours to charge on a 32-amp, 240-volt connector. The controls are very distracting because even simple tasks, such as adjusting the mirrors, must be performed using the large center-mounted touch screen. The Autopilot system can maintain the car's speed and keep it in its lane, but it isn't designed to react to all driving conditions, so drivers must remain constantly engaged. There is no proper BSW; instead, images of nearby cars are displayed on the center screen, which diverts the driver's attention. "
"2021 Tesla Model Y review: Nearly great, critically flawed.
That is one data point to consider, but again I wish I could the actual CR report. What exactly do owners like? Do they even know about Tesla's ability to remotely interfere with its software similar to the Deere kill switches in tractors. Remember those kill switches are there as a measure against farmers, not Russian looters.
There are two sides to most of these issues. Over-the-air updates make a lot of sense to me. With most cars, you can't get any upgrades without an associated recall or going to your dealer and complaining. You can't even get the maps in your navigation unit updated without paying $200. On the other hand, a bad update will definitely ruin your day or your car. As with the Deere kill switch, it all depends on the details of one's particular situation. In general, you want to get updates as soon as possible for security and reliability reasons.
If you have access to Consumer Reports' ratings, please share the owner surveys. In the meantime, CR says, "The Model 3 has swift acceleration and remarkably agile handling. Though the front seats are comfortable, the ride is very stiff and choppy, and the rear seat is too low and uncomfortable. The Long Range version is rated at 358 miles of range. It takes 12 hours to charge on a 32-amp, 240-volt connector. The controls are very distracting because even simple tasks, such as adjusting the mirrors, must be performed using the large center-mounted touch screen. The Autopilot system can maintain the car's speed and keep it in its lane, but it isn't designed to react to all driving conditions, so drivers must remain constantly engaged. There is no proper BSW; instead, images of nearby cars are displayed on the center screen, which diverts the driver's attention. "
"2021 Tesla Model Y review: Nearly great, critically flawed.
The Tesla Model Y seems like the complete package, but its active safety suite is so fundamentally flawed that the whole dish is completely ruined." https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-tesla-model-y-review/
We cannot assume his negative view of Tesla is ad hominem.
"Tesla owners like their car brand the most, Infiniti struggles, study says"
"Consumer Reports rounded up responses from owners, and unsurprisingly, Tesla owners really like Tesla."
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-owners-like-their-car-brand-the-most-infiniti-struggles-study-says/
That is one data point to consider, but again I wish I could the actual CR report. What exactly do owners like? Do they even know about Tesla's ability to remotely interfere with its software similar to the Deere kill switches in tractors. Remember those kill switches are there as a measure against farmers, not Russian looters.
There are two sides to most of these issues. Over-the-air updates make a lot of sense to me. With most cars, you can't get any upgrades without an associated recall or going to your dealer and complaining. You can't even get the maps in your navigation unit updated without paying $200. On the other hand, a bad update will definitely ruin your day or your car. As with the Deere kill switch, it all depends on the details of one's particular situation. In general, you want to get updates as soon as possible for security and reliability reasons.