I rented a Tesla Model 3 on a recent trip as well. I loved the car, mostly. I loved the instant torque. I loved the one-pedal driving (thanks to regenerative braking). Overall, a fantastic driving experience.
The part I didn't like: I had to have the passenger help when I needed to adjust the AC. Most things need multiple touches on the screen, and given my unfamiliarity with the UI, I needed the passenger to help. If I had time to get familiar with the UI would I be comfortable with it? I am unsure.
Despite this, I considered switching to Tesla. Then I read that in new Tesla 3, they are removing even more physical controls: the turn signal stalk is getting replaced with buttons, and the reverse-gear is now controlled through on-screen UI, so no stalk for that either. This made me change my mind.
Elon Musk's philosophy is "best part is no part", but that doesn't necessarily match my expectations for driving experience.
The part I didn't like: I had to have the passenger help when I needed to adjust the AC. Most things need multiple touches on the screen, and given my unfamiliarity with the UI, I needed the passenger to help. If I had time to get familiar with the UI would I be comfortable with it? I am unsure.
Despite this, I considered switching to Tesla. Then I read that in new Tesla 3, they are removing even more physical controls: the turn signal stalk is getting replaced with buttons, and the reverse-gear is now controlled through on-screen UI, so no stalk for that either. This made me change my mind.
Elon Musk's philosophy is "best part is no part", but that doesn't necessarily match my expectations for driving experience.