Driver Ed for Tesla first-timers?

[LAFA]

How does one learn to drive a Tesla? Do the showrooms offer Tesla 101 to newbies?
Is there a Quick-Start version of the Owner's Manual?

Any suggestions on reading to do pre-delivery? Would the M3 Owner's Manual be helpful or confusing?

What was the toughest aspect of adapting to Tesla driving?
What is the most fun?
What do you wish you knew before you bought yours?

Advice appreciated. Thanks.

Smiles,
/Leslie Ann

 

[Akikiki]

Leslie Ann, welcome to the family.

Customer and Product Support | Tesla Support

Yes, much of what you read about the 3 applies to the Y. The rear liftgate is different.

You might do a search on Youtube.

 

[iustin]

I think this is most useful: Tesla Delivery Day and also After Taking Delivery.

And yes, reading the manual even for M3 is very recommended, in my oppinion.

 

[myMY808]

If you have a Tesla showroom nearby, test drive a Model 3. I've test driven a Model 3 twice -- one on their normal (short) test drive route and a second extended one on my normal commute.

Honestly, it was a bit intimidating at first -- being in the car with the salesperson and some friends who were test driving as well and not wanting to mess up in front of everyone.

 

[qdeathstar]

drive it too my house and i can show you how to burn in the treads...

 

[Monkey]

Easiest car to drive. Ever.

 

[Reason]

First time Tesla-er here, too. I just read the user manual back to front. Seems very self-explanatory.

 

[1.21GW]

It is so simple. Once you get used to it, any other vehicle will feel like a Rube Goldberg machine

 

[hutsy]

It is so simple. Once you get used to it, any other vehicle will feel like a Rube Goldberg machine

But with more moving parts.

 

[Azlaneguy]

First time Tesla-er here, too. I just read the user manual back to front. Seems very self-explanatory.

Don't feel bad, i've had my MW LR AWD (with FSD) for 4 months and still have questions about AP, NOA, FSD and under which conditions TACC, autosteer, auto lane change apply to each. When MS and MX owners chime in about EAP I get even more confused.

 

[WADan]

Don't feel bad, i've had my MW LR AWD (with FSD) for 4 months and still have questions about AP, NOA, FSD and under which conditions TACC, autosteer, auto lane change apply to each. When MS and MX owners chime in about EAP I get even more confused.

You can treat it at first as a car (use the right hand stalk to shift gears).
And, later learn how to use this computer-on-wheel step-by-step. As an owner for over six months, I am still learning and reading pertinent sections of the features when I need to.
Finally, ask the forum members when I can’t figure something out (and to see forum members arguing about them. LOL).

 

[Mike_TV]

But with more moving parts.

And smells.