To be honest, that dampened my excitement for the model 3 a notch.
In order for that design to make sense in today's model 3, it would mean that very car is just a software update away from autonomy at "we are all watching netflix instead of looking outside" level. And that software update is coming very soon, in a matter of maximum 2-3 years.
I'm skeptical. I can very well see the next Model S, or the refreshed model 3 in 5 years achieve that [1], but really that's sacrificing today Model 3 user for something that's going to never be delivered to them. Not sure I like the approach of "this is a glimpse of the future that is not for you".
I don't think that there is much need for a lot of button, don't get me wrong. To me, just somewhat more feature full lever around the wheel - nothing fancy, just the same you get on most cars and a hud so that the rest of the family can indeed watch Netflix while the driver does not lose completely every driving information. Job done, a taste of the future, but not completely compromised experience for the poor sod that has to drive in the present.
[1] A lot of people that know more than me are skeptical this is even possible short term, but with no money at stake I'm happy to dream.
In order for that design to make sense in today's model 3, it would mean that very car is just a software update away from autonomy at "we are all watching netflix instead of looking outside" level. And that software update is coming very soon, in a matter of maximum 2-3 years.
I'm skeptical. I can very well see the next Model S, or the refreshed model 3 in 5 years achieve that [1], but really that's sacrificing today Model 3 user for something that's going to never be delivered to them. Not sure I like the approach of "this is a glimpse of the future that is not for you".
I don't think that there is much need for a lot of button, don't get me wrong. To me, just somewhat more feature full lever around the wheel - nothing fancy, just the same you get on most cars and a hud so that the rest of the family can indeed watch Netflix while the driver does not lose completely every driving information. Job done, a taste of the future, but not completely compromised experience for the poor sod that has to drive in the present.
[1] A lot of people that know more than me are skeptical this is even possible short term, but with no money at stake I'm happy to dream.