Tesla Drives Itself? Full Self-Driving Hardware Explained.

Tesla drives itself? Really? Yes, really. The EV manufacturer provides full self-driving hardware on all cars. Sounds like a perfect option, but what exactly does it mean?  Further out, on top of efficiency, there is the price to take into account. Tesla EVs are not cheap, although the new Tesla 3 model is to become the most affordable EV the manufacturer has yet produced.

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Let us dive into specs and see if this benefit is worth your dime. 

It’s true: Tesla car drives itself.

Tesla car drives itself or, rather, all Tesla cars drive themselves. All Tesla models come with self-driving hardware, which makes your trips both safer and more enjoyable.

Firstly, the safety level of self-driving hardware is significantly greater than that of a human driver. The advanced sensor coverage allows the eight surround cameras to provide 360 degrees of visibility around the EV (up to 250 meters of range). Complementing this vision are twelve updated ultrasonic sensors, which allow for detection of both hard and soft objects at twice the distance of the prior system. A forward-facing radar with enhanced processing provides data about the surroundings and is able to see through heavy rain, fog, dust, and the car ahead.

That is all nice and well, but how to make sense of all the data? Naturally, there is an onboard computer that processes information. Its processing power is 40 times increased compared to the previous generation and runs the new Tesla-developed neural net for vision, sonar, and radar processing software. The combination delivers a view that the driver would not be capable of perceiving, as the computer sees in every direction simultaneously, on wavelengths that go far beyond the human senses.

Model S, Model X, Model 3 all benefit from Tesla self-driving hardware, so you may safely pick the one that suits your needs best and enjoy the ride.   

Tesla Driving Itself: Enhanced Autopilot

Tesla driving itself means the EVs feature an enhanced autopilot. On top of adding all the new benefits to the Autopilot driving experience, Tesla self-driving hardware also matches speed to traffic conditions, keeps within a lane, and automatically changes lanes without requiring your input. Tesla EVs match from one freeway to another, exit the freeway when your destination is at hand, self-park when a parking spot is near, and come to you when called. These are the current benefits; keep in mind that Tesla’s Enhanced Autopilot will keep getting new features as time goes by. 

Tesla drives itself in the full meaning of the word. Once on the freeway, your EV will determine which lane you need to be in and when. Autopilot also watches for opportunities to move to a faster lane when you're caught behind slower traffic. When you reach your exit, your EV will depart the freeway, slow down, and transition control back to you.

Recharging your Tesla.

Free unlimited supercharging is available to all Tesla EVs. Tesla has announced that the number of Superchargers is to double by the end of 2017. Any Z station will do in the meantime. 

Switching to an EV is only the first step to achieving long-term, low-cost energy efficiency. Installing a smartmeter NZ is the next step to undertake, if you already don’t have one. 

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For, not only will a smartmeter NZ help you keep track of your electricity consumption, but it will also see you charged only for the power you have used. Analogue meters, on the other hand, allow the supplier to charge you based on a monthly estimate. 

Tesla drives itself – all the way to glory.

Tesla drives itself, and gloriously at that. On top of being recharged at no cost at all, the EVs also come with many additional benefits. 

Tesla 3 features automatic emergency braking and collision avoidance, 60/40 split folding rear seats, electronic stability and traction control. Eight airbags will add to overall safety. Tesla’s smart navigation is famous, as the cars are as safe as it gets. Tesla 3 is equipped with a 15″ touchscreen onboard maps and navigation with Wi-Fi and LTE internet connectivity and voice activated controls.

Tesla S features a four-bar linkage hatchback rear trunk and flat folding rear seats. It has more trunk space than most SUVs. It easily seats seven people and delivers 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds, outperforming nearly all sports cars in its class.  

All Tesla models benefit from Autosteer+, which enables the navigation of more complex roads. Tesla Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability are certain to redefine the term “safety” in no time. The system is designed to be able to conduct short- and long-distance trips with no action required by the driver. The only thing you need to do is get in and tell your EV where to go. If you don’t say anything, your Tesla will look at your calendar and assume the route. If nothing is on the calendar – it will get you home! Et voilà! 

Once you have arrived at your destination, step out at the entrance and your Tesla will enter the park seek mode, finding the nearest spot to park itself. To summon it back, simply call it or tap on your phone. 

Finally, if an EV is your choice, where do you get one? These are not necessarily expensive, especially if we keep in mind that fuel vehicles are tremendously less cost-effective. Also, you don’t have to buy a new EV. A used EV may be the right choice for many a driver, and these are the EV dealers that offer both new and used cars: GVI.Kiwi, Autocourt, NZ Electric Vehicles, Tesla Motors, BMW, The Electric Car Company, Plugn Drive NZ, HVS Electric, Volt Vehicles, EV Central, Enterprise Motor Group Hamilton, Monster Value Autos, Paul Kelly Motor Company, Energy Motors Hyundai, Coltons Motor vehicle Co, Corlet Motor Company, Autolink Cars RMVT, Cashback Cars, Morrell Motors Ltd., REM Cars, The Car Man, Mercedes-Benz Hawkes Bay, Mercedes-Benz Wellington, Armstrong Prestige Christchurch, Armstrong Prestige Dunedin, Ingham-Sears, Ingham Prestige, Coutts Newmarket, Metro Christchurch Ltd., Central City Cars, The Car Company Nelson, European Car Imports, Gazley Motors CBD, Gazley Motors Lower Hutt, Gilmore Automotive, and Farmer Auto Village.

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