[eldritch_4ier]

Nobody bought a Tesla in the last 5 years because “I want fewer highway fatalities”, they often bought it because they thought the overhyped self driving features would let them chill out on their commute.

People want self driving cars so bad because driving everywhere sucks (and sitting on public transit sucks too). Routine travel is mundane and boring.

[kuerbel]

I will buy a Tesla because I love driving it. Yes even commute. Driving an EV makes driving so easy and fun. I had one as part of a car subscription for 5 months and I always looked forward to my commute. Even an ID5 from VW or something comparable gives you that feeling of... effortless. Can't describe it any better. Even an automatic ICE can't compare at all. Didn't care much about self driving because in Europe it lacks a lot of features compared to the US FSD from Tesla.

[nvy]

Sitting on public transit doesn't have to suck, though. Have you taken the Paris Métro? Or the London Tube?

They're totally fine experiences.

[lazide]

They’re fine when it’s not packed rush hour and you’re sweating your ass off (Tube), or getting shaken down by grifters (Metro) anyway.

Which can be much of the time, but isn’t always for sure.

NYC subway is also nice when the buskers aren’t blaring music at 140db right next to you and daring anyone to confront them.

Still usually better than driving, depending on where you’re going. Sometimes even faster?

Women and children might not agree though.

[dreamcompiler]

...except for the pickpockets.

[xvilka]

London Tube lacks AC at some lines, though they are going to solve this.