I guess we have to stand up for what we believe. If they (government regulations, third party insurers or whatever) take away my ability to have fun with my new Cybertruck, then I simply won't get one. Would YOU buy one (and pay extra for performance options) if it was locked in "chill mode"...
But I digress. I would just like the reassurance that full control will always be available if I choose, on my terms. Also I'm not a big fan of "features" that remind me of what I'm supposed to be doing unless I set it up to do so.
Let's all not forget the reason Teslas are so cool/popular. THEY ARE FUN! if they weren't fun, do you think Tesla would be where it is today? Oh, and how many people would opt for ludicrous or plaid if they new in a future software update that these modes would not be available on public roads...
Seriously, how about if the tail gate transforms into a fish cleaning table? It could even have an attachment for a hose. Being all stainless it would be perfect.
I'm heavily of the opinion that driving assistance features should be user selectable, ALWAYS! For example, lane departure warning. Can this feature be turned off? Can it be set to be off by default? What's next, "approaching speed limit" warnings?!?!
Assuming the middle seat transforms into a center console, I'd like to see a mouse pad slide out of the front of it, complete with mouse. Also, accommodations on the ceiling to mount flip down monitors would be cool. Maybe the steering wheel transforms into a keyboard.
Electroluminescent wire or "laser wire" would look cool highlighting all of the sharp angles of the body at night (unfortunately I'm sure it's not going to fly with the cops). Anybody remember the series "Automan" from the 80s?
How sensitive does it react when you let your for off? Sometimes I subconsciously yank my foot of the accelerator in anticipation to hit the brake when I see a situation unfolding, never intending to hit the brake unless needed. Is it really not hard to break that habit? It sure seems like it...
I know, I know. I'll just have to get used to it. I've never driven an electric vehicle before but I understand the throttle pedal regen thing. I just don't like the idea of my brake lights coming on at a threshold I don't totally control. I've been behind other people who constantly tap their...
I would really like an option that you could select that would limit the regen when you let off the throttle just to the point that the brake lights don't come on. I do NOT want my brake lights to come on unless I know that they are (like hitting the brake pedal). Or at least an option you can...
I'm starting to wonder if the "plaid" option will be more about battery cell tech than the motors/drivetrain. Perhaps Tesla has discovered a way to increase the maximum discharge rate of the cells without damaging them. Then they would have software that would unlock to allow this with these...
Wow, good conversation you guys! I have a question though, why wouldn't they use switched motor timing on ALL of Teslas vehicles? Is it prohibitively expensive? I mean is it as simple as a software algorithm or are there more complex components involved (like variable valve timing in an ICE)...