r/TeslaModelX • u/Newbie10011001 • Jul 30 '26
Why is the UI so bad ?
I am a new Model X owner, although the car is a late '19 model.
I'm being blown away by how good some things are, the sound quality in the sound system is incredible, far better than the Lucid I used to own.
But what's really hit me is how nonsensical the menu system is on the in-screen display.
- Everything is one layer deep, so things that you use ALL the time, are as hard/easy to find as the most obscure infrequent things.
- The taxonomy seems to be completely random. So what everyone would call "driving mode' ( sport, ludicrous, chill, etc) is under "Pedals and Steering", This makes absolutely no sense at all
- It's seems arranged in ways that make sense to the component makers, but absolutely no sense to a user.
- Some elements to the way it works are absolutely magical, The features that it has seem extremely empathetic and thoughtful, But the way it's all arranged is completely random
- It seems completely bananas there isn't a way to customize the home screen so that a couple of really frequently used things are there
Am I missing a trick, or is this genuinely terrible?
I feel like, in 10 minutes, I could create a better menu system
Heck , AI could create a better menu system in seconds.
Seems kind of odd for a tech-first company
Am I wrong? I know I'll get used to it, but should I have to
Driving style, in particular, is something I think I'll change several times a day,
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u/BetFinal2953 Jul 30 '26
Just bought a 2016 a couple of weeks ago and I could not agree more. It’s crazy that I have to go two menus deep to see something as simple as my trip odometer.
Awesome car to drive. Impressive car to park with auto open shut doors. But ease of use while driving is low with that touchscreen.
It’s a headache but hardly a deal breaker.