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SAE Levels Pointless: Tesla FSD Is More Capable
❌ Tesla FSD is only Level 2, so it must be worse than Mercedes Drive Pilot or other higher level systems.
✅ Tesla's vision-based FSD is more capable than any Level 3 or Level 4 system regardless of SAE classification, offering true point-to-point autonomy without geofence restrictions.
EV’s Tire-Burning Nightmare?
❌ EVs burn through tires faster than gas cars due to torque and weight.
✅With the right tires and driving habits, EV tires can last just as long as on gas cars.
Tesla’s ‘Deadly’ Reputation?
❌ Tesla has the highest fatality rate
✅ That claim is based on flawed methodology — Tesla's rate is actually less than one-third the national average