Tesla Model 3: Tech and infotainment system Incidents like this do emphasise just how far away truly independent driverless vehicles are. In other words, don’t treat Autopilot like a full autonomous driving system, regardless of what you think the name might suggest. Autopilot also struggled to recognise that highways have turns and that the semi trucks ahead of me were not trying to occupy my lane. At one point during my drive, I had to retake control because Autopilot was going around some tight turns far too quickly, and it felt like the Tesla was going to end up clipping the opposing traffic. Similarly, Autopilot doesn’t seem to handle turns in the road that well, not like a human driver at any rate. In more than one instance, Autopilot noticed the brake lights from a car in the adjacent lane, and threw its own brakes on in response even though the lane ahead of me was completely clear.
If you don’t spot it quickly enough, Autopilot will eventually disengage and the car will slow to a halt.Īs great as Autopilot was, though, it was not without its problems. You can let go, but it doesn’t take long for the car to check you’re still attentive, with an alert flashing up on the infotainment screen. The key thing to remember about Autopilot is that you’re supposed to keep your hands on the wheel, which is a seriously weird feeling.
I found this out on both legs of my 600-mile round trip between central London to Land’s End in Cornwall.īasic Autopilot is able to control steering and acceleration at the same time, meaning the Tesla Model 3 can stay within its lane, turn, maintain a constant speed and keep a safe distance from the car in front - a distance that you can tweak using the steering-wheel dials. How much range you actually get is entirely dependent on how you drive. The thing about electric cars is that the stated range is not an average, but an absolute maximum. Tesla Model 3: Range, battery, and charging Both these models come with dual electric motors that offer four-wheel drive. The Performance Model 3 starts at $53,990 and comes with a reduced 315 miles of range, but makes up for it with a 162-mph top speed and 0-60 time of 3.1 seconds. It's unclear whether its price will be cut when it comes back. However sales for this model have been suspended, and won't be available to order until sometime in 2023. The Long Range Model 3 started at $57,990, offering 334 miles of range, 145-mph top speed, and 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds. This is the only Model 3 that will be eligible for the revamped EV tax credit, once sales caps lift in January. This model comes with a single rear-wheel-drive motor. That gets you 272 miles of range (EPA), a top speed of 140 mph and 0-60 time of 5.8 seconds. The standard model is the cheapest, with prices starting at $42,900.
The Tesla Model 3 is available to purchase right now and is available in three different varieties. Tesla Model 3: Release, pricing, and trim levels
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