Dad's First Time Driving A Tesla | Initial Thoughts and Review | Did He Like It?
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- čas přidán 24. 11. 2021
- My Dad has never driven a Tesla, or any electric vehicle before, and he finally did! During a recent visit, he drove my Tesla and got to test out an electric vehicle for the first time ever! He was able to experience regenerative braking, autopilot and the overall ride of the car firsthand! Check out the video for his honest initial thoughts and review! Safe to say, I think he may join the electric side in the near future!
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So I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience driving this Tesla. Having spent 39 years in a technical work environment, I am no stranger to technology and I am very impressed with how well the menus and configurations of the many different options there are, have been developed by Tesla. Driving gas powered cars for 40 years, I’ll admit that there are a few things that take getting used to but I can attest to the fact that it did not take long. I really do like this car more than I anticipated. Hats off to Tesla, they have done a great job making these vehicles. Thanks for the test drive Mike, I’m happy that your choice of a vehicle will also benefit the environment.
Super Dad!!
I love when dads support their kids, and admit they made the right choice. Good look Albert!
@@daproffyplaya I did enjoy the Testa test drive and I can see myself owning one and I love supporting the he great work my Son does !!!
Enjoyed watching your driving experience as I am getting my first driving experience with my Tesla model Y when it gets delivered on Saturday! 😆
@@alysongreen8663 congrats!🎈🎊🎉🍾
My wife took my 93 year old father for a drive in our model 3, his frist canr was an old second hand Model T, even at 93 he loves and is amazed at the technology and really has the perspective to appreciates the jump forward Tesla have made.
That’s so cool!
I'm 69 and basic AP has been a game-changer for us when we take long road trips. It relieves a lot of the stress and boredom of long-distance driving.
It really is a game-changer! Makes highway driving and long distances rides so much easier and enjoyable!
Agreed. I arrive a lot more relaxed on long drives.
It's lane departure hooked upto motor, there's literally not an "auto pilot" you could disagree but the organizations that decide these parameters agree
@@MrDmadness That's a bit pedantic; the feature is named auto pilot, so the OP is using the term correctly. As for the manufacturer, the car does more or less what you expect auto-pilot to do: it steers for you, accelerates for you, breaks for you, and the "auto-pilot" name may be slightly misleading... but not really since the features are well and fully explained.
@@garyco766 level 4 autonomatoon is barely self automation
Your dad tries to keep a chill face but it's obvious how much he likes driving the car!
Nice video, really makes me miss my dad.
Same for me, Richard. I can say for certain my dad would be initially opposed to an EV, but once he rode in the passenger seat, he would be demanding for me to let him drive! Then once I explained how much less maintenance would be involved, and how the brake pads last 100,000 miles, he would be asking me how to order one. 😂
@@tstan6827 lollll same!!
Just like I was. I was in market for a new car few weeks ago. I was very hesitant about going to tesla, not because I didn’t believe in the car, but because I tried a few tesla before and the build quality wasn’t there.
I tried a bunch of cars, before I gave model 3 a shot, within 2 min of driving I like it more than I thought I’d be.
And I placed my order the moment I step out of the car, now I’m waiting for my model 3.
Good luck with the wait! It’s the most excruciating thing hahaha, I ordered mine in august of last year and received it a month ago and have been the happiest since.
I just got my Model Y LR vehicle a couple weeks ago. My first drive home with my vehicle was quite an experience - I did do a small previous test drive.
The weirdest unique feeling with the Model Y was using the single pedal driving. Instead of coasting like a gas vehicle when let up on the accel pedal, the model Y always wants to brake and slow down. So I had to cautiously come to a stop behind any vehicles at the stop lights. Did not use my brake pedal one time going home for the first time.
Now after 2 weeks of driving, I am quite used to single pedal driving. Plus there so many features and options on a Tesla, and I am still learning some of them.
I am retired from Motorla and currently 74 years old. So i have been around Technology all my life.
Thanks for your video and take care.
Last weekend, I took a test drive in a Model 3…and getting back into my Acura felt so archaic! I’m placing an order for a Model 3 asap! My reaction to the regen braking was exactly the same as your Dad’s.
I know my next car will be a Model 3, but I’m afraid to test drive one just yet. I’d probably fall in love with it so much I couldn’t wait. I’m likely to be ready next summer.
I strongly recommend you wait until they put the new batteries in them which will happen end of next year. Itll be a much better experience and longer service life
@@mattbrew11 Any idea when that will be? And will it still be the 2022 model?
Bro I did the same last week. Ordered one and picking it up tomorrow! Im so hype
My father in law loves old cars paints and fixes them up. He drove my tesla model 3 and said surprisingly (to himself) I really like this wow. And is now convincing the mother in law she will be getting one as her next car, its perfect he says haha. And he explains all the things he likes about it, no fuel, no maintenance, the safety features, the self driving, the speed, and its not much more expensive then a really descent ICE car.
I’m 77 and got My Y about three weeks ago as a bucket list celebration for surviving break through Covid. I really like the car a lot but wish I had some control over font size on various screen items as I have difficulty reading the small fonts. Fortunately I’m getting more familiar with the voice commands.
If I make it to 80 I’ll have to opt for FSD so it can just take me where I need to go.
You are the man. Jesus loves you.
Hopefully this becomes reality for you sir.❤️
You can change the font size now. Not sure if it was possible back then, but right now you can go to Settings > Display > scroll down to Text size and change it.
Re regen braking: I typically control the slow down by easing the pressure on the accelerator pedal. This allows me to be in total control of the acceleration and deceleration with one foot. I don't take my foot off the pedal to slow down unless I'm on the expressway/highway and driving fast... in which case I'm usually hitting the brake like a normal car. It took me a few minutes to adjust but once I did, I was in love. I wish my Dad was alive to witness this technology. I think he would have loved it. This video was pleasant to watch. Thanks for sharing it
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed! It is such great technology, I love it!
I see regen braking like you lift your foot off the accelerator as if you were pressing onto the brake.
Sorry about your Dad 😞
Yup, it takes practice to re-train muscle memory to not just "fully lift up", but modulate pressure on the accelerator for regen braking as well as accelerating. I kept it on Chill mode at first, as my untrained foot made it feel too "twitchy", like an eager bronco trying to jump into a gallop :) Now, once my foot fine-motor control is better :) , I am *amazed* at how smooth and fine Tesla made the controls work... mix of accel®en is just seamless, no jerking, even cruise-control stops in traffic are very smooth now.
Just the coolest feeling to take it down curvy mountain roads w/ regen too, like infinite-speed low gear for both braking & power! But silent!
Also best feeling to be zooming down a mountain pass/hill, at 70-75mph, but GAINING range back on regen!
I think I overloaded my parents with too much info before they started driving 😂 I now just tell friends "its really different to a normal car" and mention the regen braking.. then let them find out for themselves. Glad your Dad loved it.
Haha I’m sure it’s fun to watch your friends figure out regen braking!
Ryan, i just tell people, think automatic drive put into D and go, works every time
@@briankavanagh7191 Nice !
i just told them where the gear stick was and off they went. it was supposed to be easier
You are so attached to your car to the point that made you change your last name to model 3
Good job, Dad! I’m 65 and totally love my Model 3 SR+. Highly recommend you getting your own; then you don’t have to ask Jr for the keys! 😄
I took a model Y for a short test drive about 2 months ago. The tesla sales person just showed me the basics and I was let loose to drive it by myself. I was 74 at the time and found the car very easy to drive. One pedal driving was also easy to get used to. The model 3 was too small of a cabin for me but the model Y was perfect. The price here in Canada at $77,000 is rather expensive, but I do like the car.
My dad passed away before I bought my Tesla. I would have loved to have been able to do this kind of drive with him. Thank you for the video.
I'm so sorry for your loss! I appreciate you sharing this and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I so wish my Dad was still alive to enjoy a drive in my 3. After 50 years in the automotive industry he would have been blown away. Great video. Thanks for sharing!
That's a nice dad and son bonding
“You done with the jokes?”😂😂 that’s what goes through my mind every time someone gets in my car and goes “it’s so loud” when I start driving
Hahaha !! I’ve never had someone say it was loud!
Being a little younger than your father and growing up in Miami in the 80’s, your review resonates with me.
I appreciate his perspective and your ways of introducing him to a paradigm shift in transportation.
After decades of high performance luxury ice vehicles (too much work and not enough play), I’m moving from a 6 figure sport sedan to a model 3 lr (delivery in 15-25 days, a moving target). Please understand that I am not subtle bragging but to put into perspective of how exciting for a jaded motor head and amateur competitive driver to be optimistic about the future.
Very few ice vehicles excite me anymore, even if free. They are just derivatives, tired old variations that rob the future..
EV is the better and right future.
And thanks for a tour of home.
Thank you for watching and your kind words!! EVs are definitely the future and I hope you enjoy yours real soon!
@@MikeAmiel I find it hard to pay more for a car than I paid for the asking price of my house.
Now that I am no longer driving refrigerated OTR I was in need of a personnel vehicle, $500 for an '07 Saturn Ion fit the bill.
@@RiverRatWA57 That’s very exciting. You should make a review video.
@@1486230 as the Saturn was a little difficult to get into and out of I've now acquired an '86 Isuzu Trooper, carberated, no electronics, no airbags.
Just a nice simple vehicle, a plus is that it's equipped with a Millennial anti theft system 😁😁😁
Miata is always the answer for me - economical and more "smiles per gallon" than anything else I've driven. If Tesla (or another manufacturer) can reproduce the joy of the Miata in an electric form, my interest would be piqued. I only wonder if small vehicles like that are impossible because of less space to store requisite batteries.
Very laid back and nice dad you got here ;) Awesome he maintained an objective view on driving an EV
Thank you! Yeah, he really enjoyed it and gave it a good shot!
I recently put 500 miles on the model 3. I had to learn all these things too. It’s amazing for sure. At 0-60 mph it’s faster than a Hellcat challenger.
Your dad seems like a cool guy. Enjoy your time with him!
I got my MY today, and I picked up some good tips with this video. Thanks.
Cool dad. So clam & listen to advices.
your dads smile towards the end of drive
The way I like to explain the throttle is as a speed selector. Press hard to accelerate, and modulate for the desired speed. For slowing down for stop signs and stuff, I usually gradually let off the throttle to slow at a more normal rate. Once you get used to it, it's really intuitive.
Yeah the one pedal braking is so confusing at first, I didn't even like it first few drives. But now that im used to it it just makes sense and driving is so smooth and effortless.
My driving habit is usually to let go off the gas and hover over brakes. Something that will be tough to change esp after driving like that for 7yrs.
@@siamimam2109 7 years is nothing. My dad just picked up his Model Y and figured it out pretty quick, and he's been driving for over 50 years
The car trip is cool and all the tutorial is informative but the coolest thing is your Dad and the connection between you two... Happy Holidays...
Thank you for watching! I appreciate those kind words!
Love how dad thinks of safety and on the different style of driving. :)
This is the best intro to Tesla driving that I’ve seen. Many thanks to you and your dad for sharing this!
I got my model 3 may 2019. I’ve driven over 80.000 km with it. It didn’t even have one pedal driving yet at that time but it’s one of my favorite features of the car apart from low maintenance, fuel costs and excellent performance. I have the LR AWD version so far without speed boost 😁. But one pedal driving is awesome! As is the car overall.
I’ll have to do this with my parents. Should be very interesting.
Record it
Awesome video and review; 'butts in seats' is what sells a Tesla, not commercials. His initial reactions and thoughts are common and typical after they drive one. This IS the 'ultimate driving machine'; soon to be autonomous in the near future.
2019 i test drove a M3 and end up with a LR M3, we did not need an extra car but now we glad that we did.
So cool to do that with your dad.
Thanks for the real world practical review.
I am a young just turn 70. I was a little scare watching your dad. But my next car will be a model 2. Thank you so much.
My dad was always interested in new tech and I really wish he was here today trying out our Y. He would have loved it!
This is a dope video. I said to myself “hey that looks like Florida” then when he turned onto the on-ramp I was like “wait I know that on ramp”. 😂
LOL loved the dad jokes from dad.
“Are you done with the jokes ? “ 😮
Lmaoo
It’s a good feeling when you 1st drive a Tesla on the freeway of love.
Regarding regen, when I allow people to test drive my car, I tell them that the car doesn’t coast. If you want to coast, you need to keep your foot on the pedal. It feels like you’re “feeding gas” but you’re not.
Excellent video.
Dad is impressed.
Thank you!
I bet he would like the outside Speaker features, putting all his buddies on blast coming down the street
Thanks for sharing this.
I learned so much about the car and its technology from this video. I was aware of the concepts but not the nuts and bolts of operation. I feel if I was to drive one I would at least have a clue on what to do. The rest would just need some time. Thank you.
Thanks for watching and your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
I call the Tesla experience "effortless relaxing exhilaration"... drive is so smooth, relaxing, but also fast and fun! (tech too)
You get used to regen braking very quickly, and fall in love with it... so much safer too, as it starts slowing as soon as you even THINK about slowing (subconsciously, your foot starts lifting)... and the steering and acceleration are equally as quick and responsive.
Autopilot takes some time to get used to having the car in control, but is a HUGE game-changer for long roadtrips (and heavy traffic, mostly), so much more relaxing, less fatiguing, and safer to boot (as long as you keep eyes alert on the road.)
Great drive!
What an absolutely great video!! Thank you!
Thank you!
A friend of mine let me drive her BMW i3, which has pretty aggressive regenerative braking. I'd been reading about this for a long time and thought it would be a hard thing to learn to live with. Within about 15 minutes, it seemed normal. I had no problem at all with it.
Yeah, it's a very easy adjustment actually.
Wait until you show your dad camp mode for sleeping or how you can precondition the interior remotely prior to driving off. These are some of the key bonuses of EVs. The future sure is exciting.
Yeah I’ll make sure to remind him of this! He’d love that feature living in the northeastern states!
Great video on a Tesla, I really enjoyed watching. learned a lot as well.
Thank you for watching!
As an enthusiast who has never been able to drive a Tesla…I loved this video’s approach. Thank you.
Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed it! If you have the ability to go test drive one, do it! It’s free and so much fun!
Incredible video.
Your father is so cool, and very sharp fellow.
Your dad picked up on all the little nuances of driving a Tesla for the first time.
The big question, is he gonna buy one for his next car?
Hey Jim, thanks for checking out the video! I’m glad you liked it! He really was a natural. I was telling him after that he really should get one. He still has 2 years left on his current lease but he might be easily convinced at that time to go the EV route.
That what im about to comment, He looks smart, and sharp, very calm talk , seem like every words he spoke that he choose them very carefully, if im not mistaken, He is Jewish?
Awesome real raw video
Thank you!
Very enjoyable vid ❤
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
Welcome to the future pops!
very well done video and thanks to pop for not being an actor for the camera. was easy to show my mother that this is not a spaceship. thanks, guys
Driving a Tesla is definitely a next level experience. Virtually nothing to worry about, just drive to your destination.
Been driving one for two years now and my main concern nowadays is where I'm at on my playlist!
When merging, if I want to be first for safety reasons.....I just hit the go pedal and I'm first. No drama, no risk, no effort!
You really can't help thinking of all the effort by the big automakers to keep this technology off the market. This tech virtually kills the automobile dealership model and every auto repair garage in the country because of the no maintenance aspects of EV ownership.
They had electric vehicles from the beginning but greed won out and the public has been screwed for over a hundred years. If EV's had only been developed from the beginning, we would have a very different looking country.
Yeah, it was that big a deal!
The rear view mirror "That's a manual adjustment." 🤣
This actually very useful for me, who just ordered one! Also, I wish my dad was still around to show him a e car! :(
Its really nice seeing my street on CZcams screen, I can’t wait to get my model Y in March, maybe I can give a test drive to anyone that want the experience, just to win more souls for Tesla. lol
What a coincidence! I live in Davie, never expected to see a yt vid from my town, just stumbled upon this because I just ordered my Tesla!
Hey!! That’s awesome! Thanks for checking out the video! Maybe we’ll run into each other at the Plantation or Davie superchargers…
Good stuff
I am not young myself. But i love to see clips like this. He learned one pedal drive in just one try. You should tough him about voice commands. I love sending text via voice and call via phone. And btw did you know that if you want a special song played you just need to know some of the lyrics. Just say play and the lyrics you know and it finds it (most of the time) like an anti shazzam
Saving on driving fatigue and lower back pain is a huge benefit to Regen braking. You should be keeping your hand on the wheel though...
I feel like the cameras should adjust the braking during regen braking depending if there is an object in front.
Great Video!
Thank you!
Mike, Blue Circle is cruise control to blue lines on the sides are autopilot
You rfather really went for Fossil Fuel Engine Car !! Nice
Good video. One minor issue...autopilot requires that you remain focused with 1 hand on the wheel in case you need to take control. The safer we Tesla drivers are, the better for everyone.
Autopilot == cruise control. Not much more really
I just had a friend drive my Model Y and it was his first time as well. I think he didn't want to like it but he did. I always tell people who are curious to just go drive one and see for themselves.
I recommend this to people all the time! It’s so easy and simple to go do! I knew after about 60 seconds of driving I loved the car! It sells itself!
so cute. when we were younger, they taught us. now we're older, we teach them
Cool video! I was noticing how there were like no semi trucks on the road. Where I live, there are semi trucks everywhere on the interstate, in at least a two hour range in any direction.
I didn't even notice that but there usually are a ton of trucks in this area. Guess he got lucky during his test drive!
👍🏽nice, my Dad passed in January, he wanted one, 🥺😞 i wish he was still here to see mine that i just took delivery of🥺
I’m sorry for your loss! I’m sure your dad has taken a ride with you in it!
@@MikeAmiel ty😊
With the regenerative brakimg start with a hybrid to get the feel if you need to.
My son scheduled a test drive for myself and him about 3 years ago in a Model X and Model 3 when I came to visit him. I thought it was a lot of fun and just something to do while I was there. Fast forward to today and I have owned a Model 3 for 2+ years and couldn’t be happier. Sold some Tesla stock last year and enjoying the FSD beta I added on. My son is now waiting for me to ‘sell’ 😉 him my Model 3 and upgrade to a Model S. 😁
That’s a cool idea! I scheduled a test drive when my mom came to visit so she could see the car since my delivery got pushed back until 2 weeks after she was visiting. She enjoyed it too!
@@MikeAmiel Can't wait to see her driving it! 😁
@@mistyanderson6834 Oh that would be a great video!!! Next time she comes to visit…I am SO doing that !!
Thank you for telling your dad about the scroll wheel to get rid of the autopilot nag, I accidentally did it yesterday and didn’t think anything of it until I just heard you tell your dad that that was a way to remove the nag, in my opinion that’s alot better that having to shake the wheel and sometimes accidentally turning off autopilot.
Haha you’re welcome! Yeah I thought it was quite annoying too. Thankfully that trick helps a lot.
Wow!
The center mounted TV is a bit much and must cause a lot of eyes off the road situation, plus how can that beast of a screen not be a hazard for night driving? I last thought, what do you do if the screen suddenly goes dead?
after I saw the radio stations, I knew you were in south fl. Then I saw the fountains lol...
Haha good eye!!
Nice kneesteering!
Mike I see you live in south Florida. I am in palm beach. Is it possible to check out your mode 3. I ordered mine but Tesla showroom doesn’t have any that I can sit inside to feel the interior
That was nice.
Thank you!
😂😂😂😂😂😂 Hi Lauderhill/Tamarac Floridian. I'm watching the video, and I'm thinking hey that looks like Lauderhill or Tamarac. Right now I am in North Carolina sometime next year I'll be back in Florida. I wonder if I still have my Sunpass tranpsonder🤔
Haha yup it was right in that area and Plantation too!
One thing I learned is to use more of the right button / voice commands. Especially for things like wipers, glove box, and music requests!!
I definitely don’t use that feature enough! Gotta look into that. Thanks for the suggestion!
That’s the best to convince people to switch to EVs. Get them to actually drive one.
Absolutely! My boss had a model S- I didn’t see the appeal until I drove it and have been obsessed since then.
Evs=/Tesla
My Prius had REGEN but it still drove like a regular car (slight braking). TESLA regen is on a whole another level.
That was awesome,
Haha thanks, he’s actually the only person to ever ask me to drive it… I wish more family/friends wanted to try it out!
@@MikeAmiel Dude I just read my comment, It sounds very mean I did not mean it that way.
When I finally let my brother drive my model 3 I reached over and put it on FSD/ Auto pilot and he looked at me like what the heck? and I said you didn't think you were really gonna drive it did you? Draco🚘
Ps. What did you name your car?
@@FSEVENMAN hahaha no worries, it’s all good! Yeah I want more people to ask so I can do that to them! I named mine Cortana
one correction. if you are on autopilot and nudge the wheel, it will just disengage the autopilot, but still keep the cruise control on.
Nice 👍
got my MY on Feb 14th 2023. same problem. I wish Tesla recall all MY and fix it at Service Center. And other rattling noises from the rear seat and headrests when extended on rough roads not on the freeway
"keeping us in the center pretty amazing" please show him some FSD 10.8
I'd love to see my father's reaction to driving a Tesla for the first time. ONE DAY!
Hi, was it one padel driving. Please, show us foot pedals to make us understand basic controls. I drive manual transmission car and eager to know its acceleration function.
Great video man! I love all electric cars! I have cerebral palsy I use a walker and wheelchair I’m saving up for my all electric Chevy Silverado or Tesla! Electric cars are better for your health Especially me with my cerebral palsy! Your dad did a awesome job
Thanks for your kind words and for watching!
@@MikeAmiel you welcome
Feel free to make a series of "How to Tesla" videos so people can learn the vehicle more deeply. Maybe that would help with some people's anxiety... and give the rest of us something to learn until our current car outlives its financial benefit.
Will do!
This video made me want the Model 3 even more. I just have to wait until the used cars drops a bit more in price and I'll get one.
We have a 1st generation Leaf and have been test driving longer range EVs to replace our other car (Toyota estate). Drove a Model 3 last week. Search is over. For me, the M3 is the benchmark EV and iconic, and as I’m approaching old age want to have some fun.
Hey Mike! Quick Autopilot tip: instead of using the scroll wheels to trigger the attention alert, a single down tap on the right stalk will work as well and won’t adjust any settings in the car (volume or cc speed). Found this in another CZcams review, and I’d have to say I definitely prefer it over the scroll wheel tip. Your dad gave an awesome reaction! Cheers!
Thank you for this tip!! I just tried this out today and it was def a great alternative! Thanks for watching!
@@MikeAmiel actually, the best way to remove the AP nag is to keep your hands on the wheel at all times. No one said that you have to take your hands off the wheel when you are on AP. It's much more annoying to have to reach over the scroll wheel if you have your hands on your lap. Also, with your hands relaxed on the wheel you get less nags. I almost never get the nag on stop and start traffic. Safer too.
Carlo, thanks for that tips. Just what I needed to hear.
Recently we had a lot of snow …. The teslas didnt do well at all i see many that had crashed . Is this happening elsewhere?