Tesla Shortens Model 3 60-0 Braking Distance By 20 Feet Via Over The Air Software Update

So far, 2018 hasn’t turned out to be a great year for Tesla Motors. The company has been plighted with production issues, some quality control problems, bad press over the questionable safety of its Autopilot system, and concerns over the financial stability of the company. While all of these matters remain fixable, the compounding pressure seems to have left Tesla CEO Elon Musk a bit unhinged — which has caused some complications of its own and been exacerbated by negative media attention.

The automaker needs a win, even a small one, so it can help rebuild its reputation and alleviate some of that pressure. Fortunately, it seems to have found its opportunity.

SanJoseDriver - 5/30/2018 3:12:58 AM

-8 Boost

For the base RWD car, NO

For AWD, MAYBE if you don't turn off regen. The second motor helps with braking and you will have a shorter stopping distance than the RWD model.

For Performance, YES. Premium brakes with 20 inch rims and sticky tires. This is the only variant really designed for the track.

Truthy - 5/29/2018 2:48:38 PM

+4 Boost

Has this "improvement" been verified by any source aside from Musk? Sounds like his typical, "no problem."

MrEE - 5/29/2018 6:15:41 PM

+3 Boost

CR likely will quickly test the update.

SanJoseDriver - 5/30/2018 3:14:50 AM

-7 Boost

$0, that's not how Tesla works. No ads.

(They did get a one hour call from Elon and some appreciation for the critical feedback, call that what you will)

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 5/30/2018 12:31:17 PM

+3 Boost

That isn't how CR works either. They buy all the products that they test.

supermoto - 5/30/2018 12:30:08 PM

+2 Boost

If braking can be improved via an over the air software update, it can also be disabled or made to malfunction. It's a new way of getting rid of enemies.

CarCrazedinCali - 5/30/2018 10:32:37 PM

0 Boost

inexcusable that it was an issue to begin with, joke of a company