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Electric Cars Experience Breakthrough Moment Led By Tesla
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The auto industry is poised for some big changes in 2022. According to Jack Ewing and Neal E. Boudette at The New York Times, "Battery-powered cars are having a breakthrough moment. Their arrival represents the biggest upheaval in the auto industry since Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908."
"Sales of cars powered solely by batteries surged in the United States, Europe and China last year, while deliveries of fossil fuel vehicles were stagnant. Demand for electric cars is so strong that manufacturers are requiring buyers to put down deposits months in advance," according to NYT.
Furthermore, "rapid growth could make 2022 the year when the march of battery-powered cars became unstoppable, erasing any doubt that the internal combustion engine is lurching toward obsolescence."
"It’s one of the biggest industrial transformations probably in the history of capitalism," said Scott Keogh, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. "The investments are massive, and the mission is massive."
Who's really winning this EV race? According to NYT, "The biggest beneficiary, and the biggest threat to the established order is Tesla. Led by Elon Musk, the company delivered nearly 1 million cars in 2021, a 90% increase from 2020."
Source: Summarized from Matt Pressman at evannex.
My Take: Its about time that main stream media starts to report the truth.
![Electric Cars Experience Breakthrough Moment Led By Tesla](https://www.autohelpers.net/images/BlogImages/electric-cars-experience-breakthrough-moment-led-by-tesla-245_1_122455.png)
The auto industry is poised for some big changes in 2022. According to Jack Ewing and Neal E. Boudette at The New York Times, "Battery-powered cars are having a breakthrough moment. Their arrival represents the biggest upheaval in the auto industry since Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908."
"Sales of cars powered solely by batteries surged in the United States, Europe and China last year, while deliveries of fossil fuel vehicles were stagnant. Demand for electric cars is so strong that manufacturers are requiring buyers to put down deposits months in advance," according to NYT.
Furthermore, "rapid growth could make 2022 the year when the march of battery-powered cars became unstoppable, erasing any doubt that the internal combustion engine is lurching toward obsolescence."
"It’s one of the biggest industrial transformations probably in the history of capitalism," said Scott Keogh, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. "The investments are massive, and the mission is massive."
Who's really winning this EV race? According to NYT, "The biggest beneficiary, and the biggest threat to the established order is Tesla. Led by Elon Musk, the company delivered nearly 1 million cars in 2021, a 90% increase from 2020."
Source: Summarized from Matt Pressman at evannex.
My Take: Its about time that main stream media starts to report the truth.
Absolutely reliable, saves so much money, requires so little upkeep, very quiet, has honestly long since paid for itself. My husband is hardly careful with it but nevertheless we havent had any issues. Met and even exceeded all expectations. I was worried that it was too different from anything Id had before and would carry its own set of problems, but other than the expected power trade offs, everything has been smooth sailing. Gorgeous, you feel like an astronaut in a spaceship. Sleek, stylish, unique, draws everyones attention. You really feel like youre in a whole other world, in the future. As I said before, the money saved has already made the additional cost worth it. When you consider the massive decrease in small particulate matter its even more worth it.
We have an earlier production model VIN 72XX and have been quite pleased with it. We did have an issue with the glove box popping open but a quick visit by a mobile technician fixed that. Very easy and painless process.
I do feel sorry and sympathize with those who had such bad experience with Tesla Motors. We now have two Tesla cars in the family, 2018 Model 3 and 2016 Model S. We absolutely love them, although sometimes one could feel after all this is a new technology and young car company, and desire some improvements especially in the service and customer support area. It took a while to get used to the simplicity, no more bells and whistles that we used to see in a car, no need to turn engine on and off, just get in, drive, and leave afterwards. :) All the updates are done over the air, some improvements are obvious and some subtle. No more trips to gas stations - we charge Model 3 at home (We do have solar panels installed, not from Tesla as a local company offered better deal), or at work occasionally. We charge the battery between 25% to 90% in order to extend the battery lifespan (8-year warranty), so we get about 180-200 miles between charging, not a problem at all for my wife who drives 10-15 miles round trip to work. I drive to office once a week. It is 70 miles from home, but there are 4 Tesla Supercharging stations along the way, charging speed at 250-350 miles/hour. So I drive the 2016 Model S that has lifetime unlimited supercharging, plus I can use carpool lane! (To use the carpool lane, one does need to get stickers from DMV for $22 in California.) The car is so responsive and fun to drive. Because of energy regeneration system, one rarely uses brakes. Some owners reported no change of brake pads till 90K miles! Only thing that might need to be replaced more often are the tires. We do keep one gas car at home for emergency or airport use (2014 MB E350), driving it reminds us how primitive automobiles used to be. :):)We had no issues with the Model 3 so far. The 2016 Model S had a warning for one of the 12 parking sensors. I used Tesla app in my phone to schedule an appointment. A service rep called beforehand to address my concerns. The service center in San Diego is very nice, everything went smoothly. While they were working on the sensor, I was provided with a complimentary loaner car (2018 Model S with 3000 miles).
There have been two recalls on vehicle and seat rubs against console making an annoying squeak. Even so, this Tesla Model S car is a lot of fun to drive and looks fantastic.
This vehicle is the best Ive had. Tesla is 5 to 10 years ahead of the competition. Accelerations, comfort supercharging network, panoramic roof not to mention the autopilot that makes the model 3 6 times safer than other vehicles are all advantages of this exceptional vehicle!
With 240k miles I can say this is the most reliable car I have ever had. The only issues I had was to do with the door handles but Tesla fixed it for free. Drives as well today the same it drove the first day. Amazing that the car improves with time with software updates. I love it.
This vehicle is amazing. It drives beautifully. The take off is out of this world. I wish I would have gotten into this vehicle sooner. The technology inside the vehicle sets it apart from any other vehicle I have ever owned before. It is truly a work of art, not just by its design but by the technology and the easiness that brings to my drive. I had my doubts about fully electrical cars but owning this vehicle for over 3 years now, ha won me over and I doubt I will ever try a different brand. One of the things that sets it apart is that it was design from the ground up to be what it is. Rather than using an existing framework and try to adapt a prior model or vehicle to fit the needs.
I was lucky enough to purchase a 2019 S Modal Tesla and though I often dreamed that I would live long enough to see a society progress to imitate the Jetsons Tesla has come very close to achieving my dream, what a car!!!
The best brand for my car. Very efficient and top of the line. I couldnt see myself using anything else. Long lasting product and the durability is the best of its kind. The performance is excellent and Im glad I chose this product. The best there is out there. It goes very well with what I was looking for and much more. The performance and appearance is very professional and is rich in quality. The product matches the brand and is worth every penny. I could not have asked for anything else. The value is way less than I thought I would have to pay for. It is very affordable and convenient for what I had been looking for all this time.
I find the durability to be wonderful. Its very durable. I have hit it by a mistake and it didnt even scratch. What a wonderful today to have the innovation we have now. Works amazing. You should feel it. How amazing the ride is. Nice, peaceful, smooth. You truly couldnt ask for anything more. Anything!! What a beauty!! Definitely top notch in the looks department. Something that people will look at and be like... Woah. I want one of those!! I find the value to be outstanding. Obviously a little on the pricey side. But you pay for what you want!! This to me is absolutely worth it. Its worth your money.
I had other cars but this one is top of the line. Im talking omg good. It is quality and Im talking great. You can tell it gonna last just by the look and feel. This car drives so well. Im not a get in my car and go fast kinda guy but car makes me feel like I wanna be. I love how it pick up and it so smooth. The sleekness of this car is like future sleek. Im talking I love how this car is designed in and out. I got it in the exact color I want and like I said inside and out. The price was great for the quality of car. This is you get a great deal and the options are great too. I know you think it like all companies but you really get looked out for here.
I am in love with my Tesla S after 2-1/2 years. The look, the performance and much more is wonderful, however, there is one software problem they have not been able to fix for the 2-1/2 years. After turning off the car, when you get back in to start, the radio station changes to random things. It needs to be reset very often. It is irritating that they have not yet been able to correct the software problem. Love it, love it, love it, but it would actually fall into the LEMON category in the State of California. It seems to be problematic across the line.
Incredible simplicity to drive-train: direct drive battery-to-motor, no gearing.! Fast, responsive and generally smooth ride. The body fit is suspect perhaps - not up to German & Japanese quality. Lifetime charging is a winner!!
I owned a S550 Mercedes and I thought I would never sell or trade, well I did trade it for a Tesla Model S in 2015. I now know THIS is the car of my dreams. Fast, Safe, Smart, and about every month it gets Smarter or better in some way.
Tesla cars are one of the best cars in the world. To begin with, Teslas are electric cars so it helps the environment. Because they don’t use gas and instead of putting gas you charge them. Also, when you don’t wanna drive you can put the Tesla into self drive mode. Elon Musk announced that Teslas have a self drive mode which allows the car to self drive without any assistance. Critics may say that the Tesla is a bad choice in a vehicle because its expensive; however, you can pay 20% of the price of the vehicle as a down payment.
The quietest, best handling, best acceleration, comfortable seats, economical. No better car than this for winter driving. Self driving. Sentry security. Free software upgrades anywhere with WiFi connection. 8 year unlimited mileage battery warranty. In home charging. Summons feature. If you drive a Tesla, you will want one.
I was at a complete stop awaiting the traffic light to go from red to green when a Range Rover SUV slammed into my back end doing between 50-60 mph. She told the police I just wasnt paying attention. Needless to say, my Tesla Model 3 was totaled. Her vehicle drove what was left of my trunk all the way into my back seat. My only injuries are minor - bruised hands from the impact of the airbags. Even the insurance adjustor commented on how the impact must have been tremendous. Extremely grateful to Tesla for building such a safe car.
The durability is amazing. It is the best car on the road. It has amazing speeds and very light. Tesla is the car to have. Its super fast and economic pinks and saves for driving. No need for gas because its electric. Great car for price. The appearance is beautiful. I have a black one. Everyone loves it and its a great wonderful car. We love the car. Please buy it. It has saved me tons of money by being electric. Its amazing and wonderful and great and wonderful. So very good.
Tesla is a great car. I love it more than my Mustang!!! I would kiss Elon Musk if I could. My car is electric but fast and stylish. It makes me feel unique when guys stare at it going down the road. I had one person follow me to the store just to get a photo. Its the most awesome feeling ever. It has lane detection, great sound system and Bluetooth.
The feeling I get from owning the Model 3 is unsurpassed by any vehicle I’ve ever owned. I received my Model 3 (Blue, Long Range, AWD, black interior) in November of 2018 and it has been my daily driver since day 1. I have installed a charger in my garage. Also, I own and have owned other premium luxury automobiles such as my 2016 Audi S3 which I could choose to drive any day I wanted. I’ve put less than 10 miles on the S3 since I have received the Model 3, and those 10 miles, used to keep the engine warm, become more and more shocking each time I have to drive it around the block for maintenance purposes. It’s just so horrible compared to the Model 3.The infotainment is so far ahead of the competition that it is incomparable - as if we hit fast forward a decade or more. The Tesla touchscreen and navigation work so well that they replaced my iPhone as my navigation source. I’m not a safety expert, but I can say that the AWD version is hard to lose control of. The 2nd day I had the vehicle my city, St. Louis has 9 inches of snow and the Model 3 gobbled it up. Since then other snows or ice events have occurred and I’ve found it to be the most stable sedan I’ve ever driven despite not purchasing winter tires.I am no audiophile, however; the sound system exceeded my expectations. Driving the vehicle is pure joy. Or glee. Both. It is so quiet yet so responsive. I simply laugh when getting behind the wheel of other vehicles now - they all feel so outdated and cumbersome. Having the Model 3 accelerate quietly, quickly, and on demand is such a game changer and driving with 1 foot while relying on regenerative braking for deceleration simplifies the experience. Tesla truly made the world better by introducing the Model 3 as everybody benefits from the increase in attention every new vehicle on the road will receive in order to compete. Based on my experience there is no competition as far as driving dynamics and infotainment. Everybody will have to improve.
I’ve had my Model 3 since October. Love it. Love it. Love it. It is so much better than the Audi S4 it replaced. The Audi sat in my driveway untouched for 5 months after I got the Tesla. My wife begs me to drive it as well. The drivetrain is light years ahead of all ICE cars. It’s not perfect, and Tesla has some growing pains, but I’d buy it again in a second.
I’m 63 and I’ve owned several high end luxury cars in my lifetime. But there is no experience as amazing as my new 2017 Model S. The ride, the build quality, the radio and sound system all are amazing. Charges super fast and the ride is so quiet. I’ve only had it about 6 weeks but not a single problem. Comfortably seats my family of 5. Can’t believe how much I am enjoying this car. The experience from order to delivery is absolutely first class.
Purchase process was a breeze. Ever since then the car has been getting better and better. Every couple weeks theres a new feature out that makes the car even better than before. Have not have any quality or reliability issues. Youre getting a lot for what you pay. If youre going to complain about a 1 mill difference in panel gaps, then go buy a Mercedes. But if you want the most fun to drive car with the coolest tech imaginable, then Tesla is for you. You dont realize you need it until you are in one and then its game over. No other car comes close. It feels like its from the future. Just smarter, faster and more convenient than any car Ive driven before. While also being the cheapest to operate and maintain. Its been almost a year now and weve spent $0 on maintenance. Also, we estimate our electricity cost is 1/3 of what gas would cost for the same miles driven.
Mobile Service TESLA Tech, Elias, was BEYOND Amazing, Super friendly, knowledgeable, patient and dedicated. He seemed to love TESLA as much as I do!! My Model 3, Elektra, was initially serviced at the Syosset service center for minor cosmetic work. Service was satisfactory. However, part of the work done was unsatisfactory. I asked for my next appointment to be made with Mobile Service. Best decision! Elias happily, carefully and competently fixed my issues, realigning tail light and charger door. He also made sure to thoroughly answer all of my questions and I had a lot! I HIGHLY recommend scheduling your next service appointment with Mobile Service. If youre on Long Island, hopefully youll get Elias! Hope you found this review helpful! P.S. He even told me Elektras birthday, March 19, 2019!!!
Had a nice visit to the store and test drive. Very helpful and experienced salespersons and lovely experience! Everything went smoothly and would any recommend anytime. Model 3 was beautiful and joyful to drive.
I had issues with my Tesla Wall Charger and had previously called twice for assistance and neither one resolved my issue. I called a third time and spoke to Hannah. From the second she answered the phone I knew she was eager to help. She went through the notes that were written from my previous calls and told me we were going to get everything taken care of that evening. And guess what, she did. After being placed on hold for a brief minute, she came back with what I needed to do to take care of my problem. After a few minutes I received a confirmation e-mail that my replacement was being sent. It was such a pleasure to speak to someone that I could not only understand perfectly, but was knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with.
From my first experience driving a Tesla at the Fremont Tesla factory & track, I was totally sold and knew I wanted to buy a Tesla. I spent a great deal of time driving both models (Tesla Model S & Tesla Model X), reading reviews and ultimately trying to decide which one would be the best for me. I was quite worried about the initial reviews of the Model X (not good!) and the Model S of course is one of the most loved cars of all-time.It’s the big and the small details that really put Tesla in a league of its own. The responsiveness of the accelerator (no lag time) makes driving safer. The regenerative braking combined with standard anti-lock brakes allows the vehicle to stop more quickly than any other car. Overall the safety ratings for both Model S & Model X are as close to perfect as one could ask for. I’m driving my wife and baby around and safety and comfort is paramount. I love the sleek James Bond look of the Model S and also appreciate how insanely quiet the car is when driving. If you’re reading reviews you’re already aware of how fast these cars are and how amazing it is that Tesla can “push” updates to the car, something that none of my other cars have ever been able to do. Even little things like the “frunk” (front trunk) on both cars is something that sets Tesla apart (I am often in San Francisco and having a very secure space to leave a laptop bag is very much appreciated). Other “nice to have” things like the door that opens as you walk up to your car, the music that starts playing where you left off as soon as you start to sit down, the automatic “hands-free parallel parking feature, the hands-free voice controls that allow you to enter navigation items as specific as “the Safeway in the Marina District” without knowing the street name or address... I could go on and on and on.In case you’re interested, I ended up buying the Model X (although the noisier cabin on the freeway was almost a deal-breaker for me). I needed the extra storage space for stroller, suitcases, skis, etc. and I preferred being a bit higher up on the road. I chose the 6-seat configuration which is strangely similar to a mini-van in terms of access and comfort… But from the outside and from the drivers seat, this car is more like a hybrid of a rocket ship & an ultra lux SUV.One last feature that was pretty sweet was this referral link. By using referral code I was able to get free unlimited supercharging and even got $500 credit. If you are considering buying a Tesla, or if you just want a chance to race one of the new Tesla Semi’s, click ** and type in your email address. You’ll automatically be setup to get the best referral whenever you’re ready to buy your Tesla.
I purchased our Model 3 in September 2018 and took delivery 6 weeks later in Mid-October. I know a lot of folks have had horrible experiences with the delivery process (mostly with delays) but I cannot complain of mine. I was proactive and did make a number of calls to Tesla and was promptly transferred to someone who did some inventory match checks. I was told to text every week or so to have them search for matches and after a few weeks, they found mine. From then I started working with the Kansas City service team and they were terrific. They were professional and responsive each time I called. As far as reliability, Ive had no issues with the car and I must say its been the most enjoyable car Ive ever driven. Nearly 4 months of driving now and I love it as much now as the day I drove it home. I think the issues that people complain about are temporary as Tesla is a new car company and every new company has growing pains and they are not solved overnight. You cant compare Tesla to Mercedes or Lexus who are legacy car companies who have had years to perfect their service. Best car Ive owned.
The new Tesla Model 3 is probably the most technologically advanced vehicle on the road today. It is extremely responsive during accelerations. Model 3 has to be the most efficient electric vehicle on the market today. Very fast supercharging at many Tesla Supercharging stations without the range anxiety. You can even watch Netflix or Hulu or YouTube on the very nice and large 17 inch screen in the car. This car is very comfortable and roomy and fun to drive. I highly recommend the Tesla Model 3.
I am coming up on a year anniversary with the vehicle. Meaning a year without gas stations. The delight has still not worn off of being inside this machine. You appreciate it more when you are in other vehicles, and then go back to your non existent transmission. The smoothness, the velocity, the quiet operation, all to be missed. As is the entire notion of the car of the future. 17 touch screen will always make you feel like James Bond. Literally. The door handles that greet you when you walk up to it. The fact you can get out of the car and it will park itself for you.Electric vehicles, have virtually no maintenance. This makes their reliability, paramount. As if this was not enough, that mere legend behind Tesla alone will be. A new automaker, that produces sustainable, clean energy, zero emission vessels. Not having a tail pipe belching filth into our atmosphere that can/will kill us is the number one point of understanding. This company not only made history in its short span already, but it will continue to rewrite and light the future for us to be brighter. Tesla is nothing short of incredible, and something to be experienced.
Most energy efficient high performance vehicles on the market. The technology is next gen and is actually quite impressive. Best part ever is hands free driving with a piping hot coffee and donut. 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds with all wheel drive twin turbos.
My Tesla is a dream come true! My dog & I recently returned from a cross country road trip. It was such a joy to drive & cost $0 to operate. I felt safer than I ever have. (I have always been anxious pulling into a gas station by myself.) I have no regrets in buying my Tesla and would do it again in a heartbeat.
The ordering process was extremely easy and convenient since it only took a few minutes. Once the vehicle was ready I scheduled an appointment and once I arrived I was able to sign a few documents and in 20 minutes I was done. The car has performed amazingly and I would gladly purchase another Tesla.
We just bought a Tesla Model 3 by delivery service to our home. However, the person who delivered the car was so rush and did not help us much to know the cars function. On the second day, we decided to drive the car to the Tesla Centre in Dublin CA, because there was charging problem with our exist home charging system, and many questions about auto parking and auto driving etc. Fortunately, we met Suzanne in the sale department of centre. She was very warm and tried hard to solve the charging problem, and also patiently show us how to use the auto parking functions and to teach us the auto driving on freeway. Previously, we read many negative reviews about Tesla service. Thus, we did not expect such helpful person in the Tesla Centre. I would not hesitate to recommend my friends to buy Tesla from the Dublin Centre in the future.
Tesla style Navigation for Mustang 2016 – Very cool, intelligent GPS navigation, and big screen for enjoying movie. Much more luxurious than other navigation. Android 6.0 system and use wifi, it looks like a small iPad, but can also calling and navigating and back view. Very nice. Good!
The Tesla Model 3 is simply not comparable to any other vehicle (besides another Tesla). Certainly, no other car I have driven is even in the same ballpark. It’s truly revolutionary. The only way an electric vehicle stood a chance to survive against established automakers, oil companies, dealer networks, etc., is to make a car that is better in every single way. That’s what they did with the Model 3. It’s better in ways you haven’t even thought of, and will continue to get better through software updates. I could talk about the performance, phenomenal safety ratings, autopilot, superchargers, etc., but I’m sure you’ll read that elsewhere. All you need to know is one thing... Whatever your concerns might be with this vehicle, they have it figured out. And it’s better than you can imagine.
This is the car of the future and what ALL cars need to strive to become. Words cannot completely describe the difference between a Tesla and any other vehicle. Not even in the same class. Help save the planet, help prevent accidents, and outperform most other cars in one step. Buy a Tesla!
Ordering my Model 3 was exciting, and I felt in control for most of the process. I felt the initial customer service person was excellent... very respectful and seemingly knowledgeable. Then a week before our agreed upon delivery date, I got a call from a pushy inventory guy in Portland (the car had to be shipped there first). He said they will deliver it the next day. This would have been great had it not been that I was out of town for another five days (they knew that). They wanted me to change my plans so they could get it off their lot was the reason I was told. Its a long story, but luckily my wife was able to be home from work to receive the car two days later. The option of delivery for our area is a wonderful thing, and was a huge relief even though things that I was told would happen didnt actually happen: 1. The driver didnt call to say his arrival time. 2. No registration documents included with car. 3. No bill of lading from the driver. 4. No instruction by the driver on how my wife could drive it if necessary, but nicely, he drove it inside the garage for us. When I got home, I emailed the other customer service guy in Portland and explained our dismay with the delivery process, and asked for the registration documents. He seemed empathetic. The DMV registration process worked out fine. One little note: do not stick the temporary registration over the defogger elements on back window. In conclusion, I love my car (no gas, quiet, comfortable, high-tech, hauls ass, helping people breathe easier). However, there is a lot to learn... read Teslas website, watch YouTube tutorials by them and Tesla owners, and see if you get rebates/tax credits. The latest thing Im doing is getting a ceramic coating on the exterior (the original finish seems soft and scuffs too easily).
Love almost everything about this car. Had it 3 1/2 years with zero problems. Its fast, fun to drive, looks great, has auto pilot, and best of all is totally electric. I have not bought any gas in 3 years and that feels great. Solar panels on the house power the whole house and the car so I can almost drive for free. My few gripes are its a wide car, too big to fit in a compact parking space. But the interior room is wonderful so you cant have both. I rejected the model 3 for lack of interior space. Visibility out the back window and along the sides is limited but the back camera helps.
Ordering Process - 5/5 (Online & Showroom). Delivery Process - 5/5 (Northeast USA). It has been about 4 months after the delivery and this is totally a different driving experience (Best). The car makes sure that you are safe when driving using myriads of safety features, including the built-in dash cams. So far I have seen a fluctuating range loss (~4 miles) based on 6000 miles of driving. The one thing that is EXTREMELY ANNOYING is the paint job. I owned a Sonata (Black) and the paint was so much better! I had a slight dent and even then the paint held up without cracking. My 4 months old model 3 has several chip offs already and the Sonata had none @ 35K miles.
It was a very positive buying experience. Thus far, the car has held up quite well. Tesla makes a very fast and performance savvy car. It performs better than a BMW or Mercedes. Tesla is known for its quality and unique look. It is unlike any other. You cannot compare it to another brand. I would recommend Tesla, but its not cheap by any means. Buying experience was good and positive, but this is not a car for the average man. Price tag isnt cheap.
The speed gas mileage is not as good as I thought it would be. Other than that I love it. Is good car and drive it everywhere. I would buy it again. Good car that last forever and family can all fit, and have room also. Good gas mileage is the most important. I love a good car that fits my needs to travel. Radio and comfy sitting in the car. WiFi is nice in a car for traveling. DVD player are awesome for the long car trip with a baby and the family. Me and my family travel everywhere all summer. We go to concerts and other long trips, and also always need to get around in the day to shop. Cars are important to the family and doctors appointment... are important in life.
I have just picked up my new Model3 from the dealer. The entire precess has been amazing and flawless. However when I got home one of the first things I tried to do was program my garage door opener. After considerable time online with Tesla I was informed that I need to spend $300 to purchase an additional add on and to add insult to injury this has to be installed by Tesla at their service center.This has soured my entire experience. How can you sell a $50,000 vehicle with all the most amazing technology but without the ability to open your garage when you get home? The salesperson did not even mention this or offer it to me when i purchased the car. So in addition to the $300 garage door opener I need to waste two hours of my valuable time taking the car back to Tesla.
We purchased our Tesla Model 3 in November 2018 so weve had the car a year now. This car continues to amaze me on a daily basis. We installed a Tesla charger in the garage of our home and when we need to charge it we simply plug it in and it charges after midnight. The car handles great and is very safe. The navigation system is intuitive and works super good. Would I purchase this car again? Absolutely - we love Tesla!
Tesla’s mobile service is excellent. Had a minor issue to fix a rattle from autopilot camera. I was going to be on vacation when they were available to fix, and provided garage code. They came and fixed issue and communication through text was great. Highly recommended and change the old way of vehicle repairs.
Updated on 10/05/2020: This is my second review (first was on December 2019) for the same car after a one year of ownership. The Model X has been great as a car and did not upset me at all. There are three things that need improvement though:First, the falcon doors are a bit problematic. They may malfunction very rarely by not fully opening. They are also a bit unsafe from user perspective because they sometimes close on their own when people are getting in or out. When this happened the proximity alarm always kicked in and stopped the door just before hitting the passenger yet this is not nice at all. A greater risk is when the rear passenger exits 10 seconds before the front passenger and closes the falcon door. Think in slow motion please: The front passenger is stepping out when the falcon door is fully open and when the front passenger whose feet are on the ground starts standing up then his/her head may be just inches away from the closing falcon door! This happened to my kid who luckily did not hit her head. I am hoping Tesla would fix or get rid of these doors. Second, Tesla is rather hard to reach for service. There is none to call so you must use your app to schedule a rdv. Third, there was a safety issue. We once managed to call Tesla to schedule an annual servicing but they told us we needed no such inspections because the car was low-maintenance and it would let us know the service time when it is needed. However, a tiny accident required a visit to a garage and there we were told our tires (one year old Michelins at 10,800 km) were unsafe to drive and had to be replaced asap. Had Tesla scheduled an annual servicing, I would have known about this. It means there may be Teslas driving around with unsafe tires. We then sent a message to Tesla to ask for the guarantee on the tires but did not hear back. This servicing and guarantee by messaging thing is not so good and may make people sell their Teslas. Right now I see no alternative to my Model X though. I was curious about the Mercedes EQC but it appears to me Tesla is clearly in a higher league. When you drive a Tesla you are at the top so this brings a lack of alternatives and you become dependent on Tesla, at least I do because it is so much better than other cars. One can ask how come a Tesla beat a Bentley but the answer is simple, an EV is a far superior platform to an ICEV. On top of it, Tesla has mastered the use of tech so any comparison (we shall see Lucid Air soon) is not even close. Would you buy a gold plated ericsson or an iphone? Tesla is the smartphone of cars -and I am sad to say this- all competition is at brick-style mobile phone stage.I have extensively used the autosteering function and it was always very good, it braked once but this was an error on the safe side. I am a strong believer in autonomous cars because I can see how dramatically they will improve the world by reducing accidents and road rage, empowering people and just making life better. Once I forgot the key inside the car when the car was parked at the school and I did not feel unsafe because my car is pincode protected. The autospeed feature is so great, you leave the throttle to the car and just focus on steering and the car will slow down and stop and then continue when necessary, a perfect feature for cities. I have become so spoilt that I could imagine things like the car polishing my shoes as I drive or I am chatting with my car about people and I ask the car advice on certain people and events. Tesla literally makes me live in the future of autos so please tell me how will I travel back in time and ride a horse carriage? Indeed we were thinking about buying a performance Model 3 as our second Tesla but we will wait until we are sure that Tesla can service our Model X. Tesla builds awesome cars, they are literally in the league they created and they innovatively dominate the entire auto industry who is still struggling with archaic practices. But servicing is Teslas weakness.Original Review: Tesla Model X, more Maglev than a Car. I live in France and our Model X is my 23rd car as our large family always had multiple cars. I initially did not want to buy a Tesla because of (-) media coverage and Musks various unprofessional comments. I ordered a Volvo XC90 hybrid that Volvo failed to deliver on time so having multiple kids we desperately needed a family vehicle. I had test-driven most 7 seaters including Citroen C4 Picasso, Ford S-Max, Renault Espace/Grand Scenic. Having owned a 7 seater LR Discovery in a different country and not liking this car, I went to the Tesla showroom as a last resort and took a test drive because ... I had nothing to lose. The test drive dropped my jaw as the Model X was simply fantastic so we ordered one. I had multiple questions and some worries about buying an electric car such as the charging concept and whether Tesla would be a reliable car. Thus I first bought a used Ford S-Max as a backup/utility car that our gardener also drives around and afterwards I ordered a Model X. I would rather prefer to buy a used Model X but I could not find any reasonably priced Model Xs, all were rather expensive indicating a significant demand. My Model X was delivered in Aix-en-Provence on 27 September so the car is still pretty much new. My review is limited to the first two months of ownership and it is not a long term, multi-year review. I would gladly rank my Model X much higher than any cars I have owned. My rating would be 20 out of 10.The car is astonishing. Let me tell you why:1. The design philosophy is totally original so the interior but especially the front panel is super coolly designed. The car is probably the best ever UX design among any car, any time. I would definitely rate my Model X as the Best vehicle UX design of all-times.2. The car has far superior performance and range. I was worried about how and where to get the car recharged and so on but these have been no issues. The driving is super cool, silent and feels like you are floating. This car is so advanced that I feel I have my own silent, super fast and comfortable magnetic levitation maglev train. I often see Bentleys and Rolls Royces in Cannes and I feel sad for the owners for spending so much money into those dinosaur vehicles.3. Tesla has no dealers and you buy directly from the company. There is no haggling or the act of being sold unnecessary accessories at high costs.4. As you probably know, Tesla cars are awarded the highest safety ratings of any cars, ever built. In France, it is legal to use autosteer on highways and I regularly use this feature with my kids in the car. No one has ever honked at me so far. It has been almost perfect. The autosteering once made an error on the safe side. It braked slightly when I saw no need for it. Autosteering is great not only at high speeds but especially during very slow traffic.5. The car is expected to have much less maintenance work than ICE cars. Time will show. 6. Tesla has given me good after-sales support. They called me directly to ask if all was fine and I could reach them directly if I have any needs.7. If you love even a bit of tech, Tesla will make you so happy. The car is tech-wise perfect and offers multiple jaw-dropping features. I have a pin code so my kids can’t accidentally drive the car. If I lose my key, I can start the car with my mobile phone. I can choose how many amperes to charge my car with. The car even has a ‘biological attack protection feature’ explained on its website. Tesla says Model X is “hundreds of times better” than other cars in terms of its ventilation system so they were curious if the car would protect against a military biological attack. So they test it and found that it really does due to the super quality ventilation system. Your Tesla can open and close its doors without you touching them… if you want. This car is the epitome of tech and still it succeeds in giving you a perfectly usable UX with so easy menus. There is so much offered tech wise with zero frustration.My Model X is two-generations ahead of any other vehicles including my old 2017 Land Rover Discovery. One extra remark, we did not have any problems but still feel a bit cautious about the falcon doors that are rather easy to use especially in tight spaces. Many public garages in France have low ceilings so it is not very easy to use these doors. My overall two-month experience has been fabulous. I have one simple suggestion to potential owners: Have your own test drive and see for yourself. Be cautious with the media coverage. I am grateful to Volvo for delaying their delivery by two months and making me a Tesla owner. Thank you all at Tesla, you have literally created the future of the automobile. Just for information purposes, Tesla has no automobile competitors. Its next target should be to beat the MagLev train :-)
This car was made to last and I havent had any problems with it since I bought it last year. The car doesnt have engine problems and I feel that in the long run it will actually save me money even though it was an expensive purchase and investment. The car performs so well. I am very pleased with it and many people are jealous of the car and my experience with it. The engine is amazing and the interior of the car is beautiful. I am scared it will eventually get messed up due to wear and tear but I love it.This car is so sleek looking and looks as expensive as it is. The leather is beautiful and the car smells amazing. It has smelled brand new for a long time. Everything looks high end and expensive in the car. I feel as though I am sitting in the lap of luxury. In the long run this car will be a good value. However it was a huge investment and I had to carefully think about if my decision was worth it. I just hope the car is dependable and lasts for a long time like it has up to this point.
I took delivery of my Model 3 on Sept 21, 2018 - delivered to my home by covered 18-wheel tractor trailer (2 other Model 3s were also on board for delivery after mine). Communication was very good, especially from the driver of the delivery truck. Ive used the mobile service twice: Once for additional credit-card style key for the car, and another time for tire rotation. Easy to set appointment, and service was excellent.The driving experience is unmatched. All electric with 310 miles of range is plenty. We went to FL from NC over Thanksgiving of 2018 with only 2 stops a Superchargers each way. 40 minute charge time each stop. Cost per mile of electricity is $0.03/mile, whereas cost of gas alone (not including oil, filter, radiation fluid, trans fluid, etc that my EV does not need!) is ~3x at $0.10.We charge at home about every other night very easily overnight with a 220V NEMA 14-50 plug. The Model 3 can pull up to 32A from that and charges at 28 miles of charge per hour added to the battery with that current. To prolong battery life I usually dial the current back such that itll get to the charge level I set (about 80%, or ~250miles) about 1 hour before we need the car the next morning, so between 12 and 18amps usually. Batteries lose some charge in cold weather, but its very manageable. They say up to 30%, but Ive seen maybe 20%. Simple to plan for though.Autopilot and Navigate on Autopilot are amazing! Too much to say, but this is the best car Ive ever owned, period. No shifting, not transmission, just smooth continuous acceleration, and great torque from 1rpm with dual electric motors. Immediate response at any speed. Beautiful car inside and out, and the experience is the thing that is so amazing. All glass roof, minimalist dash with all controls on the 15inch touch screen, two control knobs on the steering wheel, a turn signal lever and a gear stalk. However, those things are somewhat customizable also, and changed function based on what mode youre in. If youre parked (in Park), and playing the include Atari video games, the knobs on the steering wheel and the steering wheel itself become controls for the video games!! Wow!Ok, I could go on an on, but you get the idea. Its really hard to go back to driving our other cars now: Toyota Sienna Van, and Honda Accord. Cant wait to get our next Tesla vehicle. I dont see every buying another brand if I can afford it. And Ill certainly buy used if I end up with another gas car, but I may buy a used EV before I do that if the need comes for another car when the Toyota or the Honda needs replaced.Oh, I must talk about the regenerative braking! I hardly ever used the brakes - usually only from 15mph to zero, maybe a little sooner if Im coming in quicker, but one can basically drive with the accelerator pedal and regulate both speeding up and slowing down in most normal driving situations. What does this mean? ... well, of course, that brakes hardly ever wear out! Another savings versus a gas car.
My Tesla Model 3 was purchased in January of 2018 so, I have over one year of ownership. In that time, I have driven over 20,000 miles without any problems. The Model 3 performs like no other car Ive ever owned. Smooth, very quick acceleration, precise handling and a lot of cargo space. One of the best features of Tesla is their ability for over-the-air software updates. Ive had 4 updates since buying the car and with each, it is a better car than before. The Autopilot feature makes long drives much more relaxing since it follows along with traffic and advises me when to change lanes for passing.
As the first all-electric vehicle I’ve owned over 30 years of car ownership, I can say with confidence that the Tesla Model 3 is an amazing vehicle. I live in a cold climate and the car performs wonderfully in the cold and snow (with winter tires of course). There is an impact to range when the battery is cold, but it is not substantial, so unless you are driving vast distances every day, it’s no cause for concern. The instant torque, smooth acceleration, and silent ride make this one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. I will never purchase another gasoline vehicle again, and this definitely won’t be my last Tesla. Do yourself a favour and test drive one. See what you are missing and experience the future at the same time.
Any complaints that I have are probably 100% attributable to Covid-19, so I am understanding. My car was delivered literally hours before the state lockdown. It was downright exciting to buy a car online. As an older woman who’s never bought a car before, I loved not wondering about negotiating a deal, or about a bunch of mysterious options. Everything was clear, it was easy to check the status, and the humans were extremely responsive. I do regret not trading in my old vehicle, as I thought for sure I’d be able to do better on my own. But I think it was a very fair price and I should’ve just done it and gotten that over with. It would’ve been far more convenient and less stressful!