Originally Posted by JeffKeryk
Originally Posted by d00df00d
Originally Posted by JeffKeryk
Of course the Taycan is a much newer car, but is behind in technology; for example no AP, lower range, etc.
Less kitsch and lower numbers don't mean "behind in technology." Or if it does, you probably don't want to play that game. The Taycan has an 800V electrical system, vastly better heat management, vastly better interior tech, vastly better chassis tech (rear wheel steer, PDCC, etc.), better brakes....
"Autopilot" is a disingenuous name for a genuinely impressive but incomplete technology. Range is important but AFAIK Tesla owes its advantage largely to running smaller (though still significant) safety margins than the big vendors are comfortable with.
Tesla deserves credit for its innovations, but the fact is that they owe a great deal to the soundness of their cars' fundamentals, which come down to nothing more than the most common-sense way to build an EV. When the car's floor is made of battery, the powertrain is silent, and the engineering team isn't made up of complete idiots, then yeah, the car's going to drive pretty [censored] well. It's nothing another company couldn't achieve.
Disagree. The Taycan is a much newer car. During development, it promised more range than the Model S; it missed its goal significantly.
No other auto company has matched Tesla range. Not even close. Tesla is years ahead of any other maker.
Regarding AP, Tesla has billions of miles of AP driving data. Yes, AP is evolving with Tesla at the technology forefront.
The Taycan electrical system is different and amazing, but how is it superior?
Slower, less range, charging availability; all behind the older car.
Taycan fit and finish will be stellar to be sure.
But from a technological standpoint, the older Tesla numbers are simply better.
I salute incredible EVs like the Taycan. But at $180K it is hardly a car many will own.
Same for the $100K Model S.
These cars are the foundation for the future.
With the Model 3, the future is here now.
One of the safest cars on the road. Faster than any comparably priced car.
And expected to be very cost effective. Fun as heck
Sorry -- missed the point. LMK if you want to try agian.