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The Model 3 is the most well designed car I've ever used. There are some rough edges, but it's a huge leap forward for car UX. I'd actually argue that Tesla has

by tensor 6y ago

The Model 3 is the most well designed car I've ever used. There are some rough edges, but it's a huge leap forward for car UX. I'd actually argue that Tesla has as much or more of an advantage and head start on UX as they do on battery technology.

bmitc 6y ago
> it's a huge leap forward for car UX Could you give any examples? For comparison, I have a Kia Optima SXL, and I find the fit and finish to be beyond any Tesla that I have ridden in. Kia has a strange reputation (despite now being one of the best automakers), and even with this reputation, the car gets many complements and comments. I am also a big fan of buttons, and I simply find having buttons where I know where they're at and how they feel are far superior to navigating a touchscreen. Is the touchscreen cool? Yes, I suppose. Is it better UX or functionality? No, in my opinion. At no point have I ever wished to take all the functionality my car has and have it jammed into a single large touchscreen in the middle of the dash. I have also ridden in multiple Chinese brands like NIO, BYD, and other more affordable brands. The NIO, upon initial impression, immediately outclassed the Teslas that I have ridden in (Model S and X) in terms of design, especially on the inside. The BYD and others that you find the DiDi drivers driving are all very impressive and affordable such that they easily compete with Tesla. When I was in China, it was "wait, what car is this?!" day after day. We must have saw half a dozen fully electric car models.
- tensor 6y ago
  Personally, I like the minimal design. You don't need all those physical controls because you don't need to keep messing with settings in a Tesla. Everything is automatic. Lights, climate, you name it. This is how it should be. The doors unlock automatically when you approach, lock when you walk away. You only need one pedal to drive! Essentially all you need while driving this car is one pedal and the speed limit. THAT is excellent UX. Needing a ton of buttons and nobs is a distraction and unnecessary. This is why it's years ahead of everything else.
speedgoose 6y ago
Phantom brakes did kill the dream for me. I simply can't drive a car that will randomly brake hard for no good reasons when using basic features such as adaptative cruise control. It's uncomfortable, scary, and dangerous.

by tensor 6y ago

bmitc 6y ago

> it's a huge leap forward for car UX Could you give any examples? For comparison, I have a Kia Optima SXL, and I find the fit and finish to be beyond any Tesla that I have ridden in. Kia has a strange reputation (despite now being one of the best automakers), and even with this reputation, the car gets many complements and comments. I am also a big fan of buttons, and I simply find having buttons where I know where they're at and how they feel are far superior to navigating a touchscreen. Is the touchscreen cool? Yes, I suppose. Is it better UX or functionality? No, in my opinion. At no point have I ever wished to take all the functionality my car has and have it jammed into a single large touchscreen in the middle of the dash. I have also ridden in multiple Chinese brands like NIO, BYD, and other more affordable brands. The NIO, upon initial impression, immediately outclassed the Teslas that I have ridden in (Model S and X) in terms of design, especially on the inside. The BYD and others that you find the DiDi drivers driving are all very impressive and affordable such that they easily compete with Tesla. When I was in China, it was "wait, what car is this?!" day after day. We must have saw half a dozen fully electric car models.

tensor 6y ago
Personally, I like the minimal design. You don't need all those physical controls because you don't need to keep messing with settings in a Tesla. Everything is automatic. Lights, climate, you name it. This is how it should be. The doors unlock automatically when you approach, lock when you walk away. You only need one pedal to drive! Essentially all you need while driving this car is one pedal and the speed limit. THAT is excellent UX. Needing a ton of buttons and nobs is a distraction and unnecessary. This is why it's years ahead of everything else.

speedgoose 6y ago

Phantom brakes did kill the dream for me. I simply can't drive a car that will randomly brake hard for no good reasons when using basic features such as adaptative cruise control. It's uncomfortable, scary, and dangerous.