Is the Mach-E really 7 years behind Tesla?

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My colleague had his Tesla S delivered in December. My opinion is :-
Build quality is really shoddy
Hate the fact that there is no display directly in front of you
The hand controls close to the steering wheel are next to useless

They should put more effort into solving the above than allowing you to make fart noises when using the indicators (actually, that was one of the only things I likes about it!).

Mach E different class IMHO
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My colleague had his Tesla S delivered in December. My opinion is :-
Build quality is really shoddy
Hate the fact that there is no display directly in front of you
The hand controls close to the steering wheel are next to useless

They should put more effort into solving the above than allowing you to make fart noises when using the indicators (actually, that was one of the only things I likes about it!).

Mach E different class IMHO
Do you mean the Model 3? Model S has typical display in front of driver.
 

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So right. I drove an Audi A8 with lane assist and adaptive cruise control. I tested it and it took 5 minutes for the car to notice that I wasn't controlling it. I tried it on the Model 3, almost collided with a car next to me within seconds.

I also had a Macan with Adaptive cruise control and had full trust in it. The Model 3's ACC was rubbish in comparison.

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I do really like surrounding traffic visualisation on the Model 3 and I think I prefer the landscape orientation of the big screen.

If the onscreen knob on the Mach-E is only for volume, then it’s a waste of space. Hopefully, it’s assignable to other applications.
 


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I live near one of two major passes from the Seattle area that bridge Western Washington to Eastern Washington - Tesla looks good with stations along the smaller of the two (the larger I-90 pass is a no brainer, so just commenting on the smaller) in shopping center lots or private lots, but EA looks good too - the Wal-Mart locations are really beefing up the EA route. I have already checked and I can visit both kids (in two different college towns) with no problem if I chose to take the EV, but since we usually camp - it is usually the F-350 for that trip... Come on F/EV-350! ?
 

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I live near one of two major passes from the Seattle area that bridge Western Washington to Eastern Washington - Tesla looks good with stations along the smaller of the two (the larger I-90 pass is a no brainer, so just commenting on the smaller) in shopping center lots or private lots, but EA looks good too - the Wal-Mart locations are really beefing up the EA route. I have already checked and I can visit both kids (in two different college towns) with no problem if I chose to take the EV, but since we usually camp - it is usually the F-350 for that trip... Come on F/EV-350! ?
You can camp with an EV, just need a way to get it there (also see my profile pic). (Too bad the Mach-E likely won't be able to do this.)
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Ford just needs to add a regen tow mode. Then you could charge your Mach-E while it's towed. Your car is always fully charged when you get to your destination.
 

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Not true. At only 100s odd dollars, Level 2s provide valuable destination charging, charging while at work out shopping, etc. Since they cause less stress than DCFC, they are better for this application. They just aren’t what’s needed for rapid charging along a route.
I'd say more so at hotels. Destination charging for locals (like shopping) will be of minimal value IMO because I think most locals will have chargers at home (or maybe work). Destination Chargers for road trippers, though, is important for anyone doing a long road trip. That's more hotels so they can do an 8 hour charge for a full tank, not just add 30 miles or something.
 

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Sure you can. You just need a full drive-on trailer.
No can do: The weight of the Mach-E plus trailer will exceed what I can tow with the RV (even with a very expensive aluminum trailer).

Only other option is flat towing the Mach-E and I doubt that will be doable.
 

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No can do: The weight of the Mach-E plus trailer will exceed what I can tow with the RV (even with a very expensive aluminum trailer).

Only other option is flat towing the Mach-E and I doubt that will be doable.
I'm ignorant on this topic, but I thought they made dollies for rear wheels.
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