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Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Feature Comparison

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Tesla Model 3

  

Model Year 2018 2017
Model Model 3 Model 3
Trim Base Base
Engines  
Electric
295 hp
309 lb-ft		 Electric<br>295 hp<br>309 lb-ft is a standard feature. Electric<br>295 hp<br>309 lb-ft is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
1-speed automatic 1-speed automatic is a standard feature. 1-speed automatic is a standard feature.
Drivetrains  
RWD RWD is a standard feature. RWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
235/45R18 tires 235/45R18 tires is a standard feature. 235/45R18 tires is a standard feature.
235/40R19 tires 235/40R19 tires is an optional feature. 235/40R19 tires is an optional feature.
Accessories  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign awareAutomatically maintains speed based on preceding car and speed limit signs. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.   Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware is an optional feature. Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware is an optional feature.
Automatically maintains speed based on preceding car and speed limit signs. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.
Automated lane changeChange lanes by tapping turn signal.   Automated lane change is an optional feature. Automated lane change is an optional feature.
Change lanes by tapping turn signal.
Automated parking system, remoteCar enters and exits parking spaces and garages without a driver in the car. Controlled by key fob or remote app.   Automated parking system, remote is an optional feature. Automated parking system, remote is an optional feature.
Car enters and exits parking spaces and garages without a driver in the car. Controlled by key fob or remote app.
Autonomous driving (once fully developed)Tell the car where to go and it does the rest. Subject to future system validation and regulatory approval.   Autonomous driving (once fully developed) is an optional feature. Autonomous driving (once fully developed) is an optional feature.
Tell the car where to go and it does the rest. Subject to future system validation and regulatory approval.
Cruise control    
Park seek (once fully developed)The car autonomously searches for a parking spot before parking itself. Subject to future system validation and regulatory approval.   Park seek (once fully developed) is an optional feature. Park seek (once fully developed) is an optional feature.
The car autonomously searches for a parking spot before parking itself. Subject to future system validation and regulatory approval.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature. Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature. Power locks is a standard feature.
Power rear side windows Power rear side windows is a standard feature. Power rear side windows is a standard feature.
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.   Proximity key is a standard feature. Proximity key is a standard feature.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote appCheck on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee.   Remote app is a standard feature. Remote app is a standard feature.
Check on car and remotely control various functions (remote start, locks, lights, and/or HVAC) from a telephone or computer. Can require a monthly fee.
Semi-automated parking systemAutomatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.   Semi-automated parking system is an optional feature. Semi-automated parking system is an optional feature.
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator.
Semi-autonomous drivingThe car steers itself with no requirement that the driver keep a hand on the steering wheel. Can require that the driver take over at any time.   Semi-autonomous driving is an optional feature. Semi-autonomous driving is an optional feature.
The car steers itself with no requirement that the driver keep a hand on the steering wheel. Can require that the driver take over at any time.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power is a standard feature. Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power is a standard feature.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature. 4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is a standard feature. Alarm is a standard feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature. Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Automatic braking, high-speed or partialIf collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.   Automatic braking, high-speed or partial is a standard feature. Automatic braking, high-speed or partial is a standard feature.
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   Brake assist is a standard feature. Brake assist is a standard feature.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Forward collision warningAlerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.   Forward collision warning is a standard feature. Forward collision warning is a standard feature.
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature. Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Knee airbag, driver Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature. Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature.
Knee airbag, passenger Knee airbag, passenger is a standard feature. Knee airbag, passenger is a standard feature.
Lane departure warningAlerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.   Lane departure warning is a standard feature. Lane departure warning is a standard feature.
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.
Obstacle detection, frontBeeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.   Obstacle detection, front is a standard feature. Obstacle detection, front is a standard feature.
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.   Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature. Obstacle detection, rear is a standard feature.
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.   Rearview camera is a standard feature. Rearview camera is a standard feature.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.   Rollover sensor is a standard feature. Rollover sensor is a standard feature.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature. Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   Stability control is a standard feature. Stability control is a standard feature.
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature. Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   Traction control is a standard feature. Traction control is a standard feature.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management  
Console without shifter Console without shifter is a standard feature. Console without shifter is a standard feature.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature. Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature. Automatic climate control, front is a standard feature.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature. Dual-zone climate control is a standard feature.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.   Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature. Rain-sensing wipers is a standard feature.
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear air ventsVents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.   Rear air vents is a standard feature. Rear air vents is a standard feature.
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature. Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Engine / Motor  
10 kW onboard chargerTriple level charger, fastest charge times with 220V source.    10 kW onboard charger is a standard feature. 10 kW onboard charger is a standard feature.
Triple level charger, fastest charge times with 220V source.
75 kWh battery pack 75 kWh battery pack is a standard feature. 75 kWh battery pack is a standard feature.
80 kWh battery pack (est.)Tesla only providing range: 310 miles. Also quickens 0-60 time from 5.6 to 5.1 seconds.   80 kWh battery pack (est.) is an optional feature. 80 kWh battery pack (est.) is an optional feature.
Tesla only providing range: 310 miles. Also quickens 0-60 time from 5.6 to 5.1 seconds.
DC quick-charging capabilityAllows for quick charging to 80 percent capacity at 440V charging stations. Using such chargers frequently might degrade the battery.   DC quick-charging capability is a standard feature. DC quick-charging capability is a standard feature.
Allows for quick charging to 80 percent capacity at 440V charging stations. Using such chargers frequently might degrade the battery.
Exterior  
Glass roof panel(s)One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed.   Glass roof panel(s) is a standard feature. Glass roof panel(s) is a standard feature.
One or more glass panels in the roof that cannot be opened or removed.
Metallic paint (extra cost) Metallic paint (extra cost) is an optional feature. Metallic paint (extra cost) is an optional feature.
Gas Guzzler Tax  
-7500 -7500 is a standard feature. -7500 is a standard feature.
Infotainment  
4G LTE connectivityHigher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period.   4G LTE connectivity is a standard feature. 4G LTE connectivity is a standard feature.
Higher speed Internet connection. Monthly fee after trial period.
App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.    App support is a standard feature. App support is a standard feature.
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature. Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.   Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature. Bluetooth audio streaming is a standard feature.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.   Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature. Bluetooth cell phone link is a standard feature.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
In-vehicle InternetConnects car to the Internet to update systems, download information, and/or browse. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.   In-vehicle Internet is a standard feature. In-vehicle Internet is a standard feature.
Connects car to the Internet to update systems, download information, and/or browse. Includes internal modem, usually requires car-specific broadband service with monthly fee.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.   Navigation system is a standard feature. Navigation system is a standard feature.
Screen-based navigation system.
Range alertAlerts driver when the car is moving out of range of any quick charging station.   Range alert is a standard feature. Range alert is a standard feature.
Alerts driver when the car is moving out of range of any quick charging station.
Surround sound Surround sound is a standard feature. Surround sound is a standard feature.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.   USB port is a standard feature. USB port is a standard feature.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.   Voice control for nav and audio is a standard feature. Voice control for nav and audio is a standard feature.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming driver-side mirror is a standard feature.
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming headlightsHigh beams automatically turned on and off.   Auto-dimming headlights is an optional feature. Auto-dimming headlights is an optional feature.
High beams automatically turned on and off.
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirrorPassenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror is a standard feature.
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature. Auto-dimming rearview mirror is a standard feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.   Automatic headlights is a standard feature. Automatic headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Digital instruments Digital instruments is a standard feature. Digital instruments is a standard feature.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.   Fog lights is a standard feature. Fog lights is a standard feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   Heated mirrors is a standard feature. Heated mirrors is a standard feature.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature. Illuminated visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
LED headlightsLED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.   LED headlights is a standard feature. LED headlights is a standard feature.
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.
LED tail lightsOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   LED tail lights is a standard feature. LED tail lights is a standard feature.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   Map lights is a standard feature. Map lights is a standard feature.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature. Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.   Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature. Perimeter approach lighting is a standard feature.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature. Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Power-folding mirrorsMirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.   Power-folding mirrors is a standard feature. Power-folding mirrors is a standard feature.
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.
Speed limit informationDisplays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability.   Speed limit information is a standard feature. Speed limit information is a standard feature.
Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   Trip computer is a standard feature. Trip computer is a standard feature.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature. Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature. Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature. Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Center armrest(s), second row Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature. Center armrest(s), second row is a standard feature.
Door sill trim plates Door sill trim plates is a standard feature. Door sill trim plates is a standard feature.
Floor mats Floor mats is a standard feature. Floor mats is a standard feature.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature. Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats Heated front seats is a standard feature. Heated front seats is a standard feature.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature. Leather-wrapped steering wheel is a standard feature.
Memory system, driver seat Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature. Memory system, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, driver seat Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power height adjuster, passenger seat Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power height adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, driver seat Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power recliner, passenger seat Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power recliner, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature. Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat is a standard feature.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Synthetic leather seating surfacesA.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.   Synthetic leather seating surfaces is a standard feature. Synthetic leather seating surfaces is a standard feature.
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.
Synthetic suede door panel trimSuede-like trim on the door panels.   Synthetic suede door panel trim is a standard feature. Synthetic suede door panel trim is a standard feature.
Suede-like trim on the door panels.
Wood trimReal wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.   Wood trim is a standard feature. Wood trim is a standard feature.
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is a standard feature. Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Electronic systems calibration selectorVaries throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.   Electronic systems calibration selector is a standard feature. Electronic systems calibration selector is a standard feature.
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.

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Option Package Contents

Enhanced Autopilot

Features
Auto-dimming headlights
Semi-automated parking system
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware
Automated lane change
Automated parking system, remote
Semi-autonomous driving

Full Self-Driving Capability

Features
Park seek (once fully developed)
Autonomous driving (once fully developed)

Enhanced Autopilot

Features
Auto-dimming headlights
Semi-automated parking system
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware
Automated lane change
Automated parking system, remote
Semi-autonomous driving

Full Self-Driving Capability

Features
Park seek (once fully developed)
Autonomous driving (once fully developed)
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

2018 Tesla Model 3 Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric
1-speed automatic RWD		 Possibly the best part of any Tesla is that over the air updates happen constantly. They fix bugs and add new features to the car. Tesla owners can tweet Elon Musk and ask for more features all of the suggestions so far have been possible due to the fact that Tesla future-proofed their car by including hardware for future features before they roll out as a software update.
Everything in the car is controlled by the screen except the hazards, windows, and seat controls. Even the side mirrors and steering wheel are controlled through the screen, and some of the features can be controlled through the two steering wheel knobs. The way Tesla designed the infotainment system's layout is intuitive, but there are still some actions that drivers need to perform quicker because I feel like I have to take my eyes off the road for one second too long to close a menu. It doesn't seem like there would be a way around this, however.
If you are not tech-savvy, do not buy this car. It isn't hard to use, but there are way to many features on the car that will blow people's minds if you aren't.
The navigation is Google Maps and is probably the best in-dash navigation on the market, especially on this 15" screen. The screen is bright enough in direct sunlight (auto-dimming).
Speaking of sunlight, the roof is all glass except for the small 3" wide support beam that crosses the middle. I was worried that this would be a deal breaker because in SoCal it gets sunny and hot. Fortunately, it is perfectly tinted and is beautiful. It is one of my favorite features in the car.
I opted for Autopilot and despite the crashes you hear in the news, the drivers are never holding the steering wheel. You are supposed to hold the steering wheel. It has worked very well for me, even on a curved 2-lane highway. Tesla is pushing out software updates every few weeks and is decreasing the amount of time you can take your hand off the wheel. I think it is around 15 seconds now.
The amount of technology in the car is probably the best part about it. It feels like more of a gadget than a car, and that is because it is.
see full Tesla Model 3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Available Features of the 2017 Tesla Model 3

2017 Tesla Model 3 Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric
1-speed automatic RWD		 Possibly the best part of any Tesla is that over the air updates happen constantly. They fix bugs and add new features to the car. Tesla owners can tweet Elon Musk and ask for more features all of the suggestions so far have been possible due to the fact that Tesla future-proofed their car by including hardware for future features before they roll out as a software update.
Everything in the car is controlled by the screen except the hazards, windows, and seat controls. Even the side mirrors and steering wheel are controlled through the screen, and some of the features can be controlled through the two steering wheel knobs. The way Tesla designed the infotainment system's layout is intuitive, but there are still some actions that drivers need to perform quicker because I feel like I have to take my eyes off the road for one second too long to close a menu. It doesn't seem like there would be a way around this, however.
If you are not tech-savvy, do not buy this car. It isn't hard to use, but there are way to many features on the car that will blow people's minds if you aren't.
The navigation is Google Maps and is probably the best in-dash navigation on the market, especially on this 15" screen. The screen is bright enough in direct sunlight (auto-dimming).
Speaking of sunlight, the roof is all glass except for the small 3" wide support beam that crosses the middle. I was worried that this would be a deal breaker because in SoCal it gets sunny and hot. Fortunately, it is perfectly tinted and is beautiful. It is one of my favorite features in the car.
I opted for Autopilot and despite the crashes you hear in the news, the drivers are never holding the steering wheel. You are supposed to hold the steering wheel. It has worked very well for me, even on a curved 2-lane highway. Tesla is pushing out software updates every few weeks and is decreasing the amount of time you can take your hand off the wheel. I think it is around 15 seconds now.
The amount of technology in the car is probably the best part about it. It feels like more of a gadget than a car, and that is because it is.
see full Tesla Model 3 review