Tesla

As a back up you all should download the Tesla app. I was traveling for Thanksgiving this week (just learned what a full car, a headwind and 30 degree temperatures does to range :0 ), and yes it was pricey but went from ~18% to 42% in like 8 minutes (19kwh for $9.88). The app worked like a charm, released the magic doc, and was charging at 135kw just like that. So if you're not going to make it to an EA charging station (or it's full or broken), get the Tesla app, put your credit card info in and have an effective life line in a pinch. BTW the app actually provides useful information and charging history, receipts.... VW engineers should be studying what a real app looks like and how it functions. 2023 Aurora Red Metalic Pro S AWD

Just got my 23MYLR and got the EAP + Acceleration Boost with the car. A bit bummed about not able to use Smart Summon and Summon. What is the timeline on getting this software update? Felt I am not getting my $6k worth anytime 🔜 .

I own an Ioniq 5 and am planning on getting a Model Y this month. My main issues with the Ioniq is that, while comfortable, it handles and parks like a giant boat, I loathe having to go to the Hyundai dealerships, Electrify America stations are few and far between and the cars software is quite slow and messy. Outside of the massive Tesla charging network and great software, what do you feel are the biggest benefits of your Tesla compared to other EV‘s?

Picked up an R1S quad/large, OC on 22 darks, yesterday.

Coming from a Model S here’s what I found so far.

Whats great about the Rivian:

• Ride comfort

• material quality

• speed

• looks

• build quality (tightness, fit etc)

• storage

• power frunk

• holy bright headlights Batman

• surprisingly pleased with the audio (was planning to rip it out or do the sub upgrade)

What’s not so great:

• rear climate zone isn’t a zone (it’s just a screen with vent direction and heated seats)!

• front headrests do not adjustable up/down

• suspension makes noticeable noise and bings

• maps program is meh at best

• steering is not speed sensing (or adjustable)

• lift gate not able to preset height

• no glovebox

• the horn!

• gear guard Sasquatch is… goofy.

• 3 4 service tickets logged on day one: (suspension banging/binging. Door panel bulge. Front seat not registering passenger. Steering column grinding).

Coming from a Tesla, the tech in the Rivian is just not there yet.

• key functions and screens are buried under too many taps of the UI

• Large main screen cannot show two things at once (show cameras, and nav)

• no advanced driver assist on non-highway

• no greenlight detection

It feels like I just switched to an Android from an IPhone. The software just isn’t tight. Lots of small features are missing.

Have a loner trip planned for turkey day with 5 people and three dogs in the car. I’m sure I’ll enjoy it!

Edit: typos and added a few items after my car trip today.

Edit edit: this got popular. The android comment really got people worked up. I meant it more from the perspective of:

• the tesla ecosystem is really well integrated: car hardware -> car software -> charging network.

• my comment about switching to Android is more about change management, and polish of the entire experience.

Edit edit edit: (the range of drive modes and suspension + power is incredible) I was able to spend some time playing around with drive modes on a range of roads.

• the range of drive mode is absolutely incredible. Combined with the power you can truly make the vehicle handle however, you want. Cushy when you want it, sporty and tight when you want it.