AUTOPILOT is AMAZING!

[jonotastic]

I wasn't going to order autopilot, well back then it was enhanced autopilot. Anyways, I ended up doing it and it's surprisingly the most amazing feature of the car. I'm the kind of person who likes driving, that's why I got the performance model after all. However, using autopilot is exhilarating! Anyone on the fence about it, go for it. That's all I wanted to share lol.

 

[Telstar]

I'm glad you like it. It's pretty cool the first time you use it. I ordered my performance model without it and I am now in the middle of the free trial. For me, it's just not worth it. When they become fully autonomous, I'm all in.

 

[Nocturnal]

Yup, sure is.

 

[Jazz3D]

If you drive in traffic, it's worth every penny. And in my case, it saved me from getting smashed by an SUV on my right when I was looking for traffic on my left. Always better to have 8 extra eyes.

 

[i-am-ai]

I am on free trial too (got it after 2019.8.6 update). Nice feature but needs maturity. Having worked in ML, I can thoroughly appreciate the tech and am sure will get better.

I note a psychological aspect with these things -- folks who have purchased/committed love it, and the others not much .

 

[SR22pilot]

I am on free trial too (got it after 2019.8.6 update). Nice feature but needs maturity. Having worked in ML, I can thoroughly appreciate the tech and am sure will get better.

I note a psychological aspect with these things -- folks who have purchased/committed love it, and the others not much .

Some of it depends on time spent i.e. how comfortable you have gotten, and the type of driving you do. I never use AP on my commute. At first, using it made me nervous to the point it didn't seem worth it. Now I am more comfortable including knowing I can quickly take control which I have had to do before. However, in heavy commute traffic on multi-lane highways it has saved my sanity. On long trips on limited access roads it has helped. I love one pedal driving but my foot gets tired and AP gives it a nice rest.

 

[Scott7]

And in my case, it saved me from getting smashed by an SUV on my right when I was looking for traffic on my left. Always better to have 8 extra eyes.

My understanding is that the car will steer/brake to avoid an impending accident whether or not you have paid for the AP option. It's a standard safety feature included on all Teslas.

 

[Chopr147]

AP on long trips, in traffic or just to catch a break from driving, it's great! I have used it for 2 1/2 years now and am fascinated at watching the car learn. My AP is so much better than it was the first few months. Using it at the same locations now that it just could NOT handle in the early months. Getting to my destination more refreshed and less tired is so worth it

 

[DanCar]

... the most amazing feature of the car. ....

Tell us why.