The Tesla Model 3 Will Keep Its Boring Dash
The company’s CEO has confirmed the upcoming Model 3 will only have one screen.
And it won’t be a traditional instrument cluster in front of the steering wheel. When the first Model 3 prototype debuted last year, it boasted a rather simple interior and the dash was noticeably bare, sporting one giant screen at the center.
According to Elon Musk, that’s how the production model will be, saying on Twitter “the more autonomous a car is, the less dash info you need.” One person on Twitter responded with a valid question, “but you can’t build a car with that mindset today considering autonomous software release is dependent on regulatory approval?” Musk replied saying that the Model 3 will still only have one display.
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He also ruled out a head-up display (HUD) in the car and there won’t even be an option for a traditional speedometer if someone wanted to purchase one. In fact, Musk is simply telling potential buyers that they “won’t care” that there isn’t a traditional speedometer and that everything will be presented on the large center screen.
@nickg_uk No
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 28, 2017
@nickg_uk @chouky02 You won’t care
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 28, 2017
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 28, 2017
@arctechinc The more autonomous a car is, the less dash info you need. How often do you look at the instrument panel when being driven in a taxi?
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 24, 2017
@FredericLambert It still has one display
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 24, 2017
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Elon musk...ur a fool! I hate teslas!
I think it looks kind of cool without the dash, but I'll see how it feels without one once I drive one.