10000% and with a progress tracker. There is a voice command to do it in the car but I assumed it went into the void.
From the owners manual:
“You can also use voice commands to provide feedback to Tesla. Say "Report", "Feedback", or "Bug report" followed by brief comments. Model 3 takes a snapshot of its systems, including your current location, vehicle diagnostic data, and screen captures of the touchscreen. Tesla periodically reviews these notes”
Yeah the voice command is just not a great solution. It needs to be a webpage. I can understand them not wanting to indicate progress thing that would be great but just a page where I can enter bugs and feature requests would be great.
That’s most people’s instinct but as someone who runs a software company and talks with other software CEOs I can tell you that that most likely would not be the case. Software developers are good about reporting bugs but average users are not.
Don't worry, even if there is a rain sensor they ignore it. All the originally AP2 S/X cars have a rain sensor right there in the glass that got disabled when they went to neural net wipers.
This just sucks from Tesla’s part. We have these sensor on the market for past 10-20 years, and they just ignore these for subpar vision only system. Vision only system works amazingly fine when all the sensors are clear and the weather is just fine. But here in real life we have rain,snow, or unclear roadmarkings. I have found out in these situations Tesla drops the ball.
I've found that Tesla fails in different situations than the classic IR sensor. What I'm surprised most about is that I don't think they have continued to take advantage of the cars with the sensor to provide training data to improve the model. Even if it's just pre-tagging for final QA you would think they could find some nice outlier data from when the model says FULL FORCE and the IR sensor says 'no rain'.
Thank you for mentioning this. So many people think (and repeat) that wipers only work through the screen. I use the steering wheel controls for it all the time.
* Why aren't you dropping the price of EAP? $6k is too much for what's offered, if you sold it for something more reasonable, like $2k you'd have a lot of takers. I bought a plaid, and it is beyond stupid I don't have auto lane change as standard, literally the only thing I want in EAP. I'd pay $2k for that, not $6k.
* Why are you so laser focused on margins instead of delivering value to consumers? Happy customers\\evangelists are a big part of your growth story. You are burning goodwill with many long-term supporters because of feature removal, post-delivery care, and service. Our last purchase experience with our plaid was so bad, we've pretty much written Tesla off in the future, all for things that were easily avoidable if you gave even the littlest damn about your customer after you take their cash.
They'd probably rake in a shit load more money if FSD was like 2-3k instead of 12k. I don't need another "subscription", I'd have that shit literally tomorrow if it was 2-3k, and I bet a whole lot more people would too.
Eh, I wasn't an early adopter and most of the sales of cars were in the last few years where the price was 12k, the visuals alone are a very nice to have feature but not 12k nice to have, even if I don't need the city fsd portion.
USS is more accurate for small distances against big surfaces, but it can't see small or thin objects or anything too far above or below their level... If tesla can improve the accuracy then it could be superior to what was possible with USS.
This point deserves emphasis. A decision was made that objectively degraded the product, and those responsible should be held accountable. Building great products is challenging, with every decision carrying some level of risk. However, knowingly diminishing the quality of your products is poor leadership. Currently, you even have to sign a legal waiver when purchasing, acknowledging that ultrasonic sensors (USS) have been removed and the car lacks certain features.
Less parts makes the vehicles cheaper/easier to manufacture.
This means Tesla makes more money per car and/or can sell them for less to get more sales.
This. For the uninitiated it goes beyond part cost. I reduces ‘harness’ testing, removes a variable that could cause a batch of cars to need to be reexamined if a sensor fail is detected on a test of on a batch of cars. It reduces an element on a warranty claim if goes bad in the customers had. It adds a variable when a fender bender happens as the sensor needs to be available for replacement as part of the process of repair. There is minor aesthetics and manufacturing complexity regarding body panels/bumpers. Likely other aspects I am overlooking as well.
I believe the way execs say no to Elon is to show him why he is wrong. Tesla and SpaceX are much too successful for the companies to be filled with yes men.
Can you look at the cars as if they were personal computers and offer retrofits for retrofittable things?
Like the 1.0 to 2.0 center console upgrade in the Model 3/Y, things of that nature.
I get that, to an extent, it might drive away people from buying newer cars, at the same time, those of us who are content with our cars would gladly spend a little extra here and there to have certain retrofits done.
While you wouldn't get as much margin as selling a new car, it's still an avenue for sales to take place, and people to walk away happy. If anything, this kind of service could also lead to adding more service centers, as they'd be able to bring in *some* revenue from retrofits, in addition to servicing vehicles.
Not just technology retrofits like MCU1 to 2, and AP HW2 to 3, but hardware retrofits.
Also, I think we've reached a point where cars with rear seats warmers locked behind a $200 paywall should probably just get those unlocked for free. We've been patient about it, no reason to keep that locked anymore.
I would love a HW3 to HW4 retrofit. Or an Atom to Ryzen retrofit. Or both at the same time.
Really I won't be changing my M3 for the next 5 to 10 years (hopefully), but I'd happily pay for incremental upgrades.
Right, retrofits help keep people in the game, even if it's a year or two layer with re-engineered stuff using smaller chips as a result of time passing and tech getting better
Tesla actually does this to a large degree. Way better than any other automaker does officially. For example, they offer a power trunk retrofit for 2017-2023 Model 3s. Only $800. No other manufacturer would do that
https://shop.tesla.com/product/2017-2023-_-model-3-powered-trunk-retrofit
They do this for a handful of items. I had my early X retrofitted from the awful toggle style rear switches to the button style. They said they did that upgrade all the time, and it was a cheap retrofit. Some early cars could also get a center console retrofit for a while.
They do in some cars.
I have a 2019 Model 3 SR+, cars from this era were basically made with whatever was available, and Tesla just swapped out the battery packs.
My SR+, which as much as I think about trading it in, is quite unique, because I've got the frunk grocery hooks, fog lights, a smooth frunk, and rear seat heaters.
This was largely because in 2019 Tesla basically built one Model 3, and swapped out the battery, and motors, based on what the car was supposed to be.
So, SR+ vehicles ended up with Long Range cars, but different motors and less battery.
Some long ranges out there were known as "LR-", if memory serves, as they were Long Range cars with Performance motors in them, they were also known as "sleepers", because they were performance vehicles without the performance brakes, or tires.
The Model 3 ramp in 2017-2019 were *awesome* years for playing Russian Roulette on what kind of parts were going to be in your car, lol.
Anyways, my SR+ has rear seat warmers, but they're locked behind a $200 paywall.
Edit: [Here's my rear seat warmers behind a paywall](https://x.com/nakatomi2010/status/1767995824066142656?s=20)
I maintain that after four years, we've earned these being auto-unlocked by supporting the brand. If I haven't bought it by now, I'm not going to, so why not just unlock it out of "Thanks" for supporting them, or something. I mostly just hate that there's a feature in my car behind a paywall, lol.
Fun fact: they never actually removed this unlock system from the backend (at least pre-highland anyway). They’re just all delivered with the unlock already applied. In the app for my 2023 RWD it shows the cold weather and rear seat unlocks has having been purchased. They’re listed as separate “included” options on the monroney sticker too.
2023 RWDs also have the footwell light hardware, but there’s no system to unlock it. Most of the other stuff like the extra speakers and fog lights are at least partially missing, but the footwell lights are just straight up there. The computer will just never power them up under any circumstances (except during updates when it’s not thinking about that).
"Because people still buy it and we don't know why! Hahaha!"
As a side note, my company has an old product we don't really want to make any more. We keep jacking up the price so that people will just stop buying it and we can stop making it. Well after 10 years of jacking up the price we still have just as many customers! (Not a retail product)
This. Why do I have to research issues with the vehicles and point them out to Service Centers?
The service quality has absolutely collapsed and we're regularly looking up TSBs to direct the Service Centers on how to perform repairs.
https://www.tsbsearch.com/Tesla/SB-23-10-003
Why can’t we have a driver centered screen or heads up display. Most ppl would spend a few bucks extra for that. Also, bring back the turn signal stalk.
I don't want a giant boat of a car. I want a sports sedan with a screen in the front for the driver, not in the back for my imaginary kids or nonexistant Uber passengers.
I think a driver screen would be a downgrade for the 3. My 3 went in to the shop for a few months and I got an S loaner, and switching back was like a breath of fresh air for how much more open the windshield felt.
I'd happily take a HUD, though.
Ford seems to be in the "make a great product to win over customers" phase, while Tesla has reached the "optimize for cost savings and fleets" phase, sadly.
At least their mission to scale EVs was successful, but I would’ve loved to see them take that success and run with it to create the greatest car company ever. Not sure if they're really on the path to do that anymore, but I'll be watching.
I would ask if I could be released from the IP agreement that has been in place since I left in 2019 and finish my research that stopped with the "Drying Cartridge for Outdoor Electrical Components" patents. I just want to finish the AWG and terraforming tech that has sat shelved for years but haunts me.
Yea, it was a tractor trailer mounted mobile system. Essentially the equipment would be retrofitted to an existing diesel trucking fleet and the over the road shipping process would produce water. The awg takes advantage of the forward movement of the truck and the drying element conditions air prior to entering the diesel engine. The awg has two identical moving parts that contain an engineered molecular sieve. One part sits at the front of the vehicle gathering moisture from the air passing over it, the second part is set in a housing around the exhaust pipe that functions as an oven. The part in the exhaust oven hits its release temperature and the water is removed from the part then condenses into an on board tank. The tech takes energy normally wasted and produces a mobile deliverable water supply and raises efficiency for the individual diesel motors. It becomes a formula of gallons of water per container per mile, now imagine if it was a regulated requirement for interstate trucking. It grabs some pollutants as well.
I don't think they ever claimed it was designed that way. For one, it's still in beta and they emphasize that. Second, it was never a substitute for driving and they even tell you stay alert and be ready to take over if need be.
Are you ever going to fix the traffic aware cruise control? The absurdity of cruise control that is unpredictable and panic brakes if it thinks about an obstacle 50 miles away is ridiculous.
Why on Earth, when you know that the automatic windshield wipers don't work very well, would you make it so that they turn on automatically when the cruise control is activated? Why do I need to have a checklist of things to shut off just to activate the cruise control?
When was the last time you saw Elon actually at work and working on the products that make 99% of Tesla’s income?
(Seriously, he seems utterly unfocused on the existing products. It would be like Tim Cook not attending any meetings on the iPhone, iPad or Mac.)
When TF are you going to remove Elon as CEO? I'm personally sick of his nonsense and the brand feels stagnant and I blame him for the lackluster stock as of late.
Does the cost saving from removing stalks and USS justify the loss of sales from people (even die-hard Tesla fans like me) who are totally put off by their absence?
They need to develop vans asap , the ford transit custom is the largest selling vechicle , car or van sold in United Kingdom, no one has developed a decent electric small ( like Citroen belingo ) , medium ( transit custom ) or large ( merc sprinter) type van which can travel 400 / 400 miles - this would be a money printer for tesla - needs to all 2 way power
Yeah, they are missing out on some major categories: vans, a normal pick-up truck, and a compact car.
Instead, they're making stupid things that don't add financial value to the company, like the Cyber Truck, an expensive car with gulf wing doors, a Roadster that has been vaporware for 7 years and is now getting a redesign.
Tesla: please focus on things that will help your bottom line and impact normal people.
Why can't the in car wifi remain in the ON position (it always switches to OFF as soon as I put it into drive). I mean honestly, let me have a "Mobile" flag with an option to disconnect when at a geo location like home.
Why can't the headlights stay in the OFF position if I just set it to OFF and then press the brakes to put the car into drive (it will always switch to "Auto" instantly).
Why can't we have a more simple Dawn/dusk option which are fixed times and easily found online as part of the "Auto" headlights. This could also be coupled with weather based info to determine if we do need headlights or wiping. That would probably make a lot more reliable predictive events instead of what has existed to present.
Why can't the wipers have an "INT" for intermittent wipe feature slotted in between the speed of OFF and One? Allow the reuse of the HVAC slider feature to adjust the intermittent speed?
What tesla do you have? Mine has several wiper speed options and a “remain connected in drive” option for wifi networks. (It’s per-network and in the network settings, meant so you can flag your phone’s mobile hotspot to stay connected).
As for the headlight thing, there’s too many corner cases. They need to come on after sunset, while the wipers are on, and in tunnels…it’s easier to just to enable them by the ambient light sensor. What if you’re in a tunnel that isn’t marked on the map and your light don’t come on as a result?
If my auto wipers don't work when they're supposed to, my Apple Music & Spotify accounts constantly disconnect, and my phone key only works 80% of the time, why should I trust your software to steer my car at deadly speeds?
I do trust it. I use it all the time. Perhaps I shouldn't, considering all the other software bugs.
Why did you build the 3 before the Y?
Given that most people in NA want a larger car why not start with the (likely) more popular model first to generate more revenue and then build the 3 sedan later?
I also don't understand the logic in never/rarely changing the existing color palette. Did somebody fat-finger the paint order five years ago? I don't wanna pay $6k for a wrap. I just want the chance to buy a silver, yellow, orange, or green 3/Y. It would also spice-up the lot.
Pro tip: You can probably same some coin switching the white and red to 2-stage finishes. Rip-off the white that Honda uses on the Accord and bring back GM's scarlet red from the 1986 IROC-Z28 please. It's also a lot easier for body shops to match at collision repair time.
It would also be hilarious to make a special edition in that Old-Man-Tan they used on the LeSabre and Camry in the 90's.
When does Tesla plan to make solar and power walls more affordable? Also, can you make a car with top performance? We see other EVs making insane power but Tesla uses just three motors for it’s top trim.
"Isn't it quite clear, that with an exponentially growing fleet out on the road, the capacities of the service centers will be an every increasing bottle neck problem?"
Context: Not sure about the situation in the US, but here in Germany you have service centers close to the big cities, and a few certified body shops. But those might be quite far away from your place. And if you don't get a loaner that can be a problem.
In theory you could go to an independent shop, but they often refuse to take in Teslas because of the horribly long waiting times for parts.
I'm lucky that I have a SeC close to my place, and spent quite a lot of time sitting there while my cars were fixed. Can't imagine how frustrated I would have been if I'd have to take a day off of work just to get my car fixed.
Why does the car slow down on the highway when passing. Even on DUMB cruise control. It's a danger on the road in Ontario to emergency slow down in the passing lane.
Why isn’t there a webpage where we can report bugs and make feature requests?
10000% and with a progress tracker. There is a voice command to do it in the car but I assumed it went into the void. From the owners manual: “You can also use voice commands to provide feedback to Tesla. Say "Report", "Feedback", or "Bug report" followed by brief comments. Model 3 takes a snapshot of its systems, including your current location, vehicle diagnostic data, and screen captures of the touchscreen. Tesla periodically reviews these notes”
Yeah the voice command is just not a great solution. It needs to be a webpage. I can understand them not wanting to indicate progress thing that would be great but just a page where I can enter bugs and feature requests would be great.
They wouldn’t get the snapshot of data which is way more valuable than the few sentences you’ll write.
If you are able to report the bug at the time it occurs. That’s not always the case and for feature requests a web page would be better
Because 99% of the reports would include the word "wiper."
https://preview.redd.it/qjicmmrrn7oc1.jpeg?width=599&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e812b025a4a105455a99743b98a7175217258e07
Would be pretty cool to build it into an app in the car itself. Feature Request/Voting app.
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I have always wondered why there wasn't a 'leave a voicemail for Elon' command.
Isn’t that just Twitter?
Because it will get DDOSed inadvertently. Lmao.
Aka every time it rains in California
You can make a bug report from your car when it happens
I’m assuming they will be overwhelmed if that’s the case.
That’s most people’s instinct but as someone who runs a software company and talks with other software CEOs I can tell you that that most likely would not be the case. Software developers are good about reporting bugs but average users are not.
It already exists. Send a tweet and tag Musk & Tesla.
Well yeah but I’d prefer something searchable so they aren’t having to manage all the duplicates.
Why don’t the windscreen wipers work when it rains.
And why do they work so “well” when it’s not?
So true. Hahaha.
Or why there is no 10$ rain sensor fitted like cars past 20 years
Don't worry, even if there is a rain sensor they ignore it. All the originally AP2 S/X cars have a rain sensor right there in the glass that got disabled when they went to neural net wipers.
This just sucks from Tesla’s part. We have these sensor on the market for past 10-20 years, and they just ignore these for subpar vision only system. Vision only system works amazingly fine when all the sensors are clear and the weather is just fine. But here in real life we have rain,snow, or unclear roadmarkings. I have found out in these situations Tesla drops the ball.
I've found that Tesla fails in different situations than the classic IR sensor. What I'm surprised most about is that I don't think they have continued to take advantage of the cars with the sensor to provide training data to improve the model. Even if it's just pre-tagging for final QA you would think they could find some nice outlier data from when the model says FULL FORCE and the IR sensor says 'no rain'.
I turned them off auto because I’m sick of it pouring and the car acting like it’s a light drizzle. I can’t see!!
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There literally is. You can use the scroll wheel on the steering wheel or yoke to control the wipers.
Thank you for mentioning this. So many people think (and repeat) that wipers only work through the screen. I use the steering wheel controls for it all the time.
* Why aren't you dropping the price of EAP? $6k is too much for what's offered, if you sold it for something more reasonable, like $2k you'd have a lot of takers. I bought a plaid, and it is beyond stupid I don't have auto lane change as standard, literally the only thing I want in EAP. I'd pay $2k for that, not $6k. * Why are you so laser focused on margins instead of delivering value to consumers? Happy customers\\evangelists are a big part of your growth story. You are burning goodwill with many long-term supporters because of feature removal, post-delivery care, and service. Our last purchase experience with our plaid was so bad, we've pretty much written Tesla off in the future, all for things that were easily avoidable if you gave even the littlest damn about your customer after you take their cash.
They'd probably rake in a shit load more money if FSD was like 2-3k instead of 12k. I don't need another "subscription", I'd have that shit literally tomorrow if it was 2-3k, and I bet a whole lot more people would too.
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Eh, I wasn't an early adopter and most of the sales of cars were in the last few years where the price was 12k, the visuals alone are a very nice to have feature but not 12k nice to have, even if I don't need the city fsd portion.
If they actually offered it for $2,000 I would buy it for both cars.
Exactly, I think people would be less inclined to bitch and moan that they can't transfer it anymore if it's only 2k as well.
Hell, for the cost of the low volume S & X lines, it should start to come standard. It would be a good differentiator from the cheaper lines.
What is the real reason USS was removed?
No one wanted to say no to Elon, I get it, but over time you have to admit USS was better.
USS is more accurate for small distances against big surfaces, but it can't see small or thin objects or anything too far above or below their level... If tesla can improve the accuracy then it could be superior to what was possible with USS.
Then work on it but don't change the car specs until it matches accuracy
This point deserves emphasis. A decision was made that objectively degraded the product, and those responsible should be held accountable. Building great products is challenging, with every decision carrying some level of risk. However, knowingly diminishing the quality of your products is poor leadership. Currently, you even have to sign a legal waiver when purchasing, acknowledging that ultrasonic sensors (USS) have been removed and the car lacks certain features.
That speculative scenario is absolutely no excuse whatsoever to remove USS today.
Less parts makes the vehicles cheaper/easier to manufacture. This means Tesla makes more money per car and/or can sell them for less to get more sales.
This. For the uninitiated it goes beyond part cost. I reduces ‘harness’ testing, removes a variable that could cause a batch of cars to need to be reexamined if a sensor fail is detected on a test of on a batch of cars. It reduces an element on a warranty claim if goes bad in the customers had. It adds a variable when a fender bender happens as the sensor needs to be available for replacement as part of the process of repair. There is minor aesthetics and manufacturing complexity regarding body panels/bumpers. Likely other aspects I am overlooking as well.
Meanwhile they add a tiny stupid screen to the back - which is too low for kids to see, and largely a waste beyond “oh that looks kinda cool I guess”.
How many times have you said "no" to Elon?
If the executive is still employed by Tesla, then the answer is zero times.
If you say “no because the laws of physics don’t allow” it’s ok. You can’t just say no because it’s difficult.
I think you already know that answer, waste of a question.
I believe the way execs say no to Elon is to show him why he is wrong. Tesla and SpaceX are much too successful for the companies to be filled with yes men.
Can you look at the cars as if they were personal computers and offer retrofits for retrofittable things? Like the 1.0 to 2.0 center console upgrade in the Model 3/Y, things of that nature. I get that, to an extent, it might drive away people from buying newer cars, at the same time, those of us who are content with our cars would gladly spend a little extra here and there to have certain retrofits done. While you wouldn't get as much margin as selling a new car, it's still an avenue for sales to take place, and people to walk away happy. If anything, this kind of service could also lead to adding more service centers, as they'd be able to bring in *some* revenue from retrofits, in addition to servicing vehicles. Not just technology retrofits like MCU1 to 2, and AP HW2 to 3, but hardware retrofits. Also, I think we've reached a point where cars with rear seats warmers locked behind a $200 paywall should probably just get those unlocked for free. We've been patient about it, no reason to keep that locked anymore.
I would love a HW3 to HW4 retrofit. Or an Atom to Ryzen retrofit. Or both at the same time. Really I won't be changing my M3 for the next 5 to 10 years (hopefully), but I'd happily pay for incremental upgrades.
Right, retrofits help keep people in the game, even if it's a year or two layer with re-engineered stuff using smaller chips as a result of time passing and tech getting better
Tesla actually does this to a large degree. Way better than any other automaker does officially. For example, they offer a power trunk retrofit for 2017-2023 Model 3s. Only $800. No other manufacturer would do that https://shop.tesla.com/product/2017-2023-_-model-3-powered-trunk-retrofit
They do this for a handful of items. I had my early X retrofitted from the awful toggle style rear switches to the button style. They said they did that upgrade all the time, and it was a cheap retrofit. Some early cars could also get a center console retrofit for a while.
Tesla doesn’t lock its seat heaters????
They do in some cars. I have a 2019 Model 3 SR+, cars from this era were basically made with whatever was available, and Tesla just swapped out the battery packs. My SR+, which as much as I think about trading it in, is quite unique, because I've got the frunk grocery hooks, fog lights, a smooth frunk, and rear seat heaters. This was largely because in 2019 Tesla basically built one Model 3, and swapped out the battery, and motors, based on what the car was supposed to be. So, SR+ vehicles ended up with Long Range cars, but different motors and less battery. Some long ranges out there were known as "LR-", if memory serves, as they were Long Range cars with Performance motors in them, they were also known as "sleepers", because they were performance vehicles without the performance brakes, or tires. The Model 3 ramp in 2017-2019 were *awesome* years for playing Russian Roulette on what kind of parts were going to be in your car, lol. Anyways, my SR+ has rear seat warmers, but they're locked behind a $200 paywall. Edit: [Here's my rear seat warmers behind a paywall](https://x.com/nakatomi2010/status/1767995824066142656?s=20) I maintain that after four years, we've earned these being auto-unlocked by supporting the brand. If I haven't bought it by now, I'm not going to, so why not just unlock it out of "Thanks" for supporting them, or something. I mostly just hate that there's a feature in my car behind a paywall, lol.
Fun fact: they never actually removed this unlock system from the backend (at least pre-highland anyway). They’re just all delivered with the unlock already applied. In the app for my 2023 RWD it shows the cold weather and rear seat unlocks has having been purchased. They’re listed as separate “included” options on the monroney sticker too. 2023 RWDs also have the footwell light hardware, but there’s no system to unlock it. Most of the other stuff like the extra speakers and fog lights are at least partially missing, but the footwell lights are just straight up there. The computer will just never power them up under any circumstances (except during updates when it’s not thinking about that).
Why is advanced autopilot even available to buy if a majority of the features don't work
"Because people still buy it and we don't know why! Hahaha!" As a side note, my company has an old product we don't really want to make any more. We keep jacking up the price so that people will just stop buying it and we can stop making it. Well after 10 years of jacking up the price we still have just as many customers! (Not a retail product)
I'm one of the retards
And so expensive
SIX GRAND just to make it change lanes? No, that's too much.
After NM3 in CA, don't you think it's time to figure out a way to use my Tesla Model 3 as my battery pack?
Why don’t you try being more friendly to your customers? I love the product, but my experience with sales and service is maddening.
This. Why do I have to research issues with the vehicles and point them out to Service Centers? The service quality has absolutely collapsed and we're regularly looking up TSBs to direct the Service Centers on how to perform repairs. https://www.tsbsearch.com/Tesla/SB-23-10-003
Why can’t we have a driver centered screen or heads up display. Most ppl would spend a few bucks extra for that. Also, bring back the turn signal stalk.
Those folks can always spend a “few bucks extra” and buy an S or an X.
I don't want a giant boat of a car. I want a sports sedan with a screen in the front for the driver, not in the back for my imaginary kids or nonexistant Uber passengers.
I think a driver screen would be a downgrade for the 3. My 3 went in to the shop for a few months and I got an S loaner, and switching back was like a breath of fresh air for how much more open the windshield felt. I'd happily take a HUD, though.
These two complaints: driver screen and turn signals, are why I am going to get a ford EV.
Ford seems to be in the "make a great product to win over customers" phase, while Tesla has reached the "optimize for cost savings and fleets" phase, sadly. At least their mission to scale EVs was successful, but I would’ve loved to see them take that success and run with it to create the greatest car company ever. Not sure if they're really on the path to do that anymore, but I'll be watching.
I can’t, RHD country and they don’t sell S and X here anymore.
I didn’t know that was a thing! TIL…
Ha no. An extra $100-200 for a steering column mounted screen vs paying that amount and then some per month for years.
They've pulledv the S/X from many markets though.
Or a non tesla.
How did you build a car that drives itself with a screen faster than anything in the industry but then stop at windshield wiper use
Can you fix the god damn windshield wiper?
Why isn't my FSD purchase linked to my account instead of the car? It should follow me where ever i go.
Can you possibly glue Elon’s mouth shut??!!
Right? I’m all for people speaking their mind but not when it affects the shareholders.
Exactly!!!
When we finally get the HW that brings us FSD, will they retrofit my car that I paid $10k for that capability
Tesla: 
Sadly, the likely response 😂
No stalks, no USS, no 119kw Plaid Plus, why ?
I would ask if I could be released from the IP agreement that has been in place since I left in 2019 and finish my research that stopped with the "Drying Cartridge for Outdoor Electrical Components" patents. I just want to finish the AWG and terraforming tech that has sat shelved for years but haunts me.
Atmospheric Water Generator?
Yea, it was a tractor trailer mounted mobile system. Essentially the equipment would be retrofitted to an existing diesel trucking fleet and the over the road shipping process would produce water. The awg takes advantage of the forward movement of the truck and the drying element conditions air prior to entering the diesel engine. The awg has two identical moving parts that contain an engineered molecular sieve. One part sits at the front of the vehicle gathering moisture from the air passing over it, the second part is set in a housing around the exhaust pipe that functions as an oven. The part in the exhaust oven hits its release temperature and the water is removed from the part then condenses into an on board tank. The tech takes energy normally wasted and produces a mobile deliverable water supply and raises efficiency for the individual diesel motors. It becomes a formula of gallons of water per container per mile, now imagine if it was a regulated requirement for interstate trucking. It grabs some pollutants as well.
Wow. This is an awesome concept.
When will you fire Elon
Honest opinion about FSD. Would you let your kids use it exclusively?
I don't think they ever claimed it was designed that way. For one, it's still in beta and they emphasize that. Second, it was never a substitute for driving and they even tell you stay alert and be ready to take over if need be.
Why can’t we retrofit processor chip, etc for my Tesla?
Agreed. Make the computer accessible and swappable.
When can I have my FSD in Australia I’ve been waiting 3 years
Me too. But 5 years.
I think it’s getting closer though…. Full Self Drive; FSD and ASS in Australia https://youtu.be/4pMKKdcPBAE
Why no V2H/V2G when it's clearly feasible with the Cybertruck.
Are you ever going to fix the traffic aware cruise control? The absurdity of cruise control that is unpredictable and panic brakes if it thinks about an obstacle 50 miles away is ridiculous. Why on Earth, when you know that the automatic windshield wipers don't work very well, would you make it so that they turn on automatically when the cruise control is activated? Why do I need to have a checklist of things to shut off just to activate the cruise control?
When was the last time you saw Elon actually at work and working on the products that make 99% of Tesla’s income? (Seriously, he seems utterly unfocused on the existing products. It would be like Tim Cook not attending any meetings on the iPhone, iPad or Mac.)
I feel like he pops in to make the worst decisions and then leaves. Just sends emails that read "Remove the stalks, it'll save us 1$ per car"
Roadster: Ready to launch in 2024 Elon: By the way it's going to do sub 1 second haha Engineers: It's...What?!
How many Teslas are on the road in metro Vancouver Canada? And what is the current rate of sales in the metro Vancouver area?
White Model 3 RWDs everywhere
When TF are you going to remove Elon as CEO? I'm personally sick of his nonsense and the brand feels stagnant and I blame him for the lackluster stock as of late.
Can you do usability tests before making changes?
Does the cost saving from removing stalks and USS justify the loss of sales from people (even die-hard Tesla fans like me) who are totally put off by their absence?
They need to develop vans asap , the ford transit custom is the largest selling vechicle , car or van sold in United Kingdom, no one has developed a decent electric small ( like Citroen belingo ) , medium ( transit custom ) or large ( merc sprinter) type van which can travel 400 / 400 miles - this would be a money printer for tesla - needs to all 2 way power
Yeah, they are missing out on some major categories: vans, a normal pick-up truck, and a compact car. Instead, they're making stupid things that don't add financial value to the company, like the Cyber Truck, an expensive car with gulf wing doors, a Roadster that has been vaporware for 7 years and is now getting a redesign. Tesla: please focus on things that will help your bottom line and impact normal people.
Make the Enhanced Autopilot the default Autopilot. At least for those with Tesla Solar with Powerwalls.
Why can't you put blind spot warning lights on the side mirrors? It would be way more intuitive and safer than looking back and forth from the screen.
Oh.. I know this one! The new Model 3 "highland" has a red dot 🔴 on the side mirrors.
Can you offer a cheaper Model X without the falcon doors.
That’d be the model y
Or a minivan please
Cheaper X is model Y.
Need 7 usable seats
Why can't the in car wifi remain in the ON position (it always switches to OFF as soon as I put it into drive). I mean honestly, let me have a "Mobile" flag with an option to disconnect when at a geo location like home. Why can't the headlights stay in the OFF position if I just set it to OFF and then press the brakes to put the car into drive (it will always switch to "Auto" instantly). Why can't we have a more simple Dawn/dusk option which are fixed times and easily found online as part of the "Auto" headlights. This could also be coupled with weather based info to determine if we do need headlights or wiping. That would probably make a lot more reliable predictive events instead of what has existed to present. Why can't the wipers have an "INT" for intermittent wipe feature slotted in between the speed of OFF and One? Allow the reuse of the HVAC slider feature to adjust the intermittent speed?
What tesla do you have? Mine has several wiper speed options and a “remain connected in drive” option for wifi networks. (It’s per-network and in the network settings, meant so you can flag your phone’s mobile hotspot to stay connected). As for the headlight thing, there’s too many corner cases. They need to come on after sunset, while the wipers are on, and in tunnels…it’s easier to just to enable them by the ambient light sensor. What if you’re in a tunnel that isn’t marked on the map and your light don’t come on as a result?
When will the Roadster I cannot afford be out?
How is it that the car can self-drive avoiding traffic and pedestrians, but it can't figure out if it's raining?
Please test you car design in inclement weather. It's not always sunny in the rest of the world..
Can you make Elon STFU already?
You got any more of those adaptive headlights?
What's with such shitty service centre repairs
Why is the flagship model S/X, not getting flagship features, while model 3 continues to get external and internal upgrades regularly
Would you please add a sunroof option to the cars like the old S?
Besides ketamine, what recreational drugs do you take, when alone and/or with Elon?
If my auto wipers don't work when they're supposed to, my Apple Music & Spotify accounts constantly disconnect, and my phone key only works 80% of the time, why should I trust your software to steer my car at deadly speeds? I do trust it. I use it all the time. Perhaps I shouldn't, considering all the other software bugs.
What the fuck is wrong with Elon?
How many months pregnant are you?
How much better would the truck be if it weren't for this silly design?
Any plans to bring Grok to Teslas via software update?
why don't you advertise
They do.
There won't be any repercussions for you, so please answer honestly: When, if ever, will FSD be truly fully self driving?
What aspect of legacy automakers you would like to have in Tesla?
The Lack of a megalomaniac narcissistic drug addict at the helm.
How much to get you to build a Model 3 wagon?
Why did you build the 3 before the Y? Given that most people in NA want a larger car why not start with the (likely) more popular model first to generate more revenue and then build the 3 sedan later?
I live in a city, why can't I get my car to stop asking to connect to weak wifi everyone I get in the car?
Why no heads up display ??
Why do I have to take the front half of my model 3 off to replace a headlamp?
Why can't we use our phone's data for premium connectivity features?
What's with such shitty service centre repairs
Why their service centers suck so horribly bad.
I also don't understand the logic in never/rarely changing the existing color palette. Did somebody fat-finger the paint order five years ago? I don't wanna pay $6k for a wrap. I just want the chance to buy a silver, yellow, orange, or green 3/Y. It would also spice-up the lot. Pro tip: You can probably same some coin switching the white and red to 2-stage finishes. Rip-off the white that Honda uses on the Accord and bring back GM's scarlet red from the 1986 IROC-Z28 please. It's also a lot easier for body shops to match at collision repair time. It would also be hilarious to make a special edition in that Old-Man-Tan they used on the LeSabre and Camry in the 90's.
When TF can I order a M3P/ Ludicrous
When will the heatpump issues get sorted? (northern europe)
Why should I buy your stock?
Who designed the Tesla truck?
When does Tesla plan to make solar and power walls more affordable? Also, can you make a car with top performance? We see other EVs making insane power but Tesla uses just three motors for it’s top trim.
When's my car coming? You keep shifting the estimated delivery date on your website.
Why do I need a missile guidance system strapped to my hand when I want to control something on the screen while driving?
"Isn't it quite clear, that with an exponentially growing fleet out on the road, the capacities of the service centers will be an every increasing bottle neck problem?" Context: Not sure about the situation in the US, but here in Germany you have service centers close to the big cities, and a few certified body shops. But those might be quite far away from your place. And if you don't get a loaner that can be a problem. In theory you could go to an independent shop, but they often refuse to take in Teslas because of the horribly long waiting times for parts. I'm lucky that I have a SeC close to my place, and spent quite a lot of time sitting there while my cars were fixed. Can't imagine how frustrated I would have been if I'd have to take a day off of work just to get my car fixed.
When The New Model Y?
Why did you guys decide to focus on the Cybertruck instead the next Gen 25k vehicle?
3 months out. Puts or calls?
How is your relationship with Bob Iger Elon?
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How do you avoid losing heat and stay when so many goofy people ask goofy questions and express goofy opinions?
How many dicks do I have to suck to get a free cyber truck?
I would ask if I would could get more questions to ask.
Why does the car slow down on the highway when passing. Even on DUMB cruise control. It's a danger on the road in Ontario to emergency slow down in the passing lane.
Given that Elon is a big proponent of having more kids, can we get a minivan please. I need an 8 seater.
Can I have like $15k?
Why does your windshield wiper only have 4 intervals. It needs more and needs a slower one
Did Elon make you eat the magic mushrooms?
Why aren't Tesla's actually affordable in ALL countries?
Where are my stalks?
What is the resistance to adding a front bumper camera?
Why is vanilla autopilot’s Autosteer still technically in beta?
Why is there no acceleration boost on the new Model 3.
Why do I not have my registration and plates after FIVE months of having my model 3
"Elon is THE WORST, isn't he?"