MotorTrend says there's no doubt the new single-motor Model 3 Highland is one of the best sedans on the market at this price point, gasorelectric.
The current Tesla experience is definitely better than other EVs. They have better rapid charge rates, speeds, more charge stations, and better tech. A much more developed infrastructure built out for their owners, but it's proprietary. I believe there's a move to make it more universal. Deals being struck.
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Best sedan in the world. Refreshed model 3. 138mpge.
I have never heard of some of these items, nor would I need most. You are behind the times. Many of the features you mentioned are on Teslas. If you have Bluetooth, why'd you need Android Auto? The cruise control is adaptive. There is lane centering. Birds eye view when parking. Why would you intentionally break the speed limit. Which can be done. Your FUD is too much to deal with.I do agree that Tesla is the EV to buy... unless you need repairs, then it's a crapfest here. Even pre-hurricane it was 4-6 weeks for an appointment. They've made progress on this, but I know a few people who've been without their car for weeks because of how bad Tesla's customer service and repair facilities are. I like the Chevy Volt and really like the idea of an EV with gasoline backup generator, BUT...it's a Chevy... and felt like a really cheap car. It was a shame that they didn't move this powertrain to their Cadillacs.
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Best sedan? Not even close. Quality control is still a problem. What other manufacturer delivers a car without brakes? (https://insideevs.com/news/561545/tesla-model3-missing-brake-pad/)
Then there's the feature set. Practically none of the options in my 2018(!) car were available on the Tesla Model S I was looking to buy, and keep in mind that my car is a 2018 model year, so it's 6 years old.
Extra noise insulation? Nope.
Extra IR reflecting glass and thermal insulation? Nope.
Armor/protection? Nope.
Extra thick glass? Nope.
Android Auto? Nope. (Btw, even Hyundai Sonatas in 2015 had this feature)
Ability to use external navigation and seamlessly integrate into car's own systems? Nope.
OLED displays? Nope.
TV tuner? Nope.
Video input? Nope.
Computer input? Nope.
Wireless keyboard? Nope.
Wireless remote control for entertainment? Nope.
Wireless headphones for entertainment? Nope.
Surround sound? Nope.
Stereo bass? Nope.
Ability to use the car without a monthly/annual subscription to the manufacturer for in-car features? Nope.
Car-to-X communication? Nope.
Ambient lighting? Nope.
Adaptive interior lighting? Nope.
Refrigerator? Nope.
Able to run HVAC full-throttle without affecting range? Nope.
Aromatherapy built-in? Nope.
110v AC outlet? Nope.
Hot stone massage seats? Nope.
Heated Armrests? Nope.
Seats w/adjustable side bolsters? Nope.
Seats w/adjustable seat pan length? Nope.
Seats w/integral airbags in the seat and back for spinal protection? Nope.
Seats w/side-impact protection? Nope
Seats w/extra support for people with prior history of TBI? Nope.
Seats w/soft headrest pillows and laterals for people with prior history of TBI? Nope.
Ability to detect driver has passed out/unresponsive, safely park, and summon help? Nope.
Safety/collision systems can engage BEFORE the accident even occurs? Nope.
Intelligent headlights? Nope.
Animated headlights? Nope.
Cruise control CERTIFIED for full autonomous driving? Nope (Steve Wozniak's still waiting, btw.)
Ability to use cruise control above what the car thinks the speed limit should be? Nope.
Multiple radar sensors on multiple radio bands for cruise control/collision system input? Nope.
Heads-up display? Nope.
360 degree camera? Nope.
Birds-eye view camera? Nope.
Low-level parking sensors to avoid hitting curbs, snow, and other items below the bumper? Nope.
Ability to customize the interior at the factory? Nope.
Ability to customize the exterior at the factory? Nope.
Real physical controls on the interior? Nope.
Ability to adjust the AC without taking your eyes off the road? Nope.
Able to be repaired at a non-manufacturer facility? Nope.
Able to get parts easily and freely, from multiple vendors? Nope.
But... The Tesla lets to change the horn to make fart sounds, so I guess that makes it all of the above null and void, right?
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Bluetooth audio is poor quality with high latency. At least for car implementations, it only supports 2 channel audio. Not sure if the protocol supports more. Bluetooth doesn't offer many control options, just play/stop/ff/rew. Android Auto is so much more than just playing music. Literally everything I can do on my phone I can do on the car. I find having weather radar overlaid on top of the nav maps to be very helpful with our strong thunderstorms here. I just used it today to go around a tornadic cell. Likewise, when driving to the airport I can overlay airplane traffic, my flight plans, weather briefings, METARs and winds aloft along the flight path, etc. If need be, I can even file and change flight plans from the car. I can also pull up recurrent training, which actually is quite good when driving. In hurricane times, it's nice to have the latest weather models and local TV weather updates going.I have never heard of some of these items, nor would I need most. You are behind the times. Many of the features you mentioned are on Teslas. If you have Bluetooth, why'd you need Android Auto? The cruise control is adaptive. There is lane centering. Birds eye view when parking. Why would you intentionally break the speed limit. Which can be done. Your FUD is too much to deal with.
This is the response to praise for machines raising both standard of living and life expectancy for the entire world since the Industrial Revolution.Enough with the raising, time for cleaning.
You won't see the Amish visiting their relatives in California. They would have been shunned. Besides it's a 3 month trip by horse. In our society the demand is for inexpensive and clean and fast transportation. The only way to do that and meet clean air standards is with electricity. Someone's going to make money on it. Merica!Well we all know the news in America is barely more than lies and propaganda. Not that I like EVs I really don't see how building newer products that use so many resources is actually good for the enviroment.
Now using a horse thats fed hay that pulls a wagon made from trees and iron that can all easily break down and go back into the earth is enviromentally friendly. This won't be pushed because you don't need giant industries to produce this. An Amish community could generate the buggy, horse, equipment, and food in a more primative manner.
A lot of this is simply marketing to push a new product to the masses. We would be better off buying locally and having more factories to produce our goods and redo how we have public transportation in a way that doesn't have so many vehicles on the roads.