Tesla Model 3 Autopilot on UK Motorways - FREE vs FSD

Using Tesla’s Autopilot in the Model 3 on UK Motorways, is it any good? Comparing the differences between the FREE autopilot you get with every Model 3 in the UK, verses Tesla’s Full Self Drive (FSD) option you can add-on.
Do you have FSD in your Model 3? Would you buy FSD even with the limitations here in the UK?
If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below.
Thanks for watching, Chris.
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[@tedbaxter5234]

Thank you for the time and effort to produce this!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you for that Ted, that's great to hear.

[@taffrhys]

Stumbled on your videos, and loved all the Tesla ones!!

[@sincutti]

Your videos are chill ❄️ I used your referral to order a Model 3 yesterday, very exciting. ⚡

[@V8burble]

Great to here a calm English accent on a Tesla video.... a pleasant change from the over enthusiastic ‘awesome’ American content 😆 Great production and editing too 👍🏻

[@197SqnATC]

Thanks for this. Was looking for info on non FSD on the motorway

[@SpawnPoiint]

Glad I could help!

[@simonchetwynd]

Great video, very informative, thanks

[@genuine74boomer]

Great framing of your video - useful to be able to see your mirrors. So many car review videos don't do this!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate. I appreciate the feedback too

[@fattypark]

I get relaxed just by watching your Model 3 cruise, haha. Good vids. Drive that stretch from Meadowhall to the M18 quite a bit, looks almost pleasurable in the Tesla. Amazing how quick you get back up to speed after stopping at the J34 lights. A few seconds later, it's like you'd never stopped!

[@SpawnPoiint]

Haha thanks for the comment mate, appreciated. It is a joy to drive too.

[@stuartlittle4241]

Great video mate. . Ive just taken the plunge and ordered a Model 3 longe range through work. Lots of questions and uncertainties after being in BMWs for so long. Really looking forward to it. How long have you had and EV for? Was it strange at first?

[@SpawnPoiint]

Congrats mate, that’s awesome news. This is my first EV, which I’ve had since November. I’ve had zero regrets and don’t miss ‘normal’ cars. Any questions just ask.

[@therepguy1]

I enjoyed the views and loved the fog as I once lived in San Francisco...

[@leedorey1490]

I have the auto drive on my latest VW . It will only allow you hands off the wheel for 30 seconds before chiming at you to replace a hand back on the wheel. It also has self park which I have used a grand total of once since getting the car, not worth it in my case. I had an 18 plate 7 series that could be parked from outside the car , used it once! Next step for Tesla needs to be styling and interior rethink. I love them but find having all controls plus speed on one screen a massive distraction. Central Speedo and intuitive controls for heating etc with a nice sculpted touch screen in the centre console. That would be perfect.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thanks for the comment. I don’t find the screen a distraction at all, if anything it’s better as I don’t even make an effort to use it while driving. I just use voice command instead (music, Seats, calls etc).

[@ianthomas8743]

Hi Chris thanks for your model 3 videos, I have just ordered a long range in blue I think full self drive is not worth the extra in the UK on our crowded roads. I used your referral code for the purchase

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you mate, I really appreciate that too. I’m with you, I don’t think we’re ready for it yet, if at all.

[@whocares264]

Great video .... Remember only use autopilot on dual carriageways and motorways in the UK as it does not respond to traffic lights roundabouts T junctions or bends..... oh and pot holes..

[@SpawnPoiint]

Bends are fine. Sharp bends however ...

[@user-rc7dg3np9c]

Hello. I too have the Tesla model 3 performance and a few weeks ago added the FSD add on. I use the self park and remote parking as I live in Brighton where spaces are super tight. I bought because of this and I am only seeing the cost of the feature go up, so I thought what else will come along and it will get more expensive. Quite happy with it although £5k hmmm less happy about that

[@SpawnPoiint]

That's great to hear, and isn't it awesome that you can literally add these things over the air? And that's the thing, it's only a good add-on if you use it, which it sounds like you will.

[@rustynuts4426]

Placing my order in a couple of weeks. Think I'll stick mostly to adaptive cruise control. Unless very empty motorway driving and I'll hog the middle lane. Love the stop start in traffic!

[@twfy861]

All very recognisable areas to me as am near there and there’s a white M3 down the road from me too :)

[@SpawnPoiint]

Give me a wave haha

[@g2024_]

SpawnPoiint does it come with blind spot warning ?

[@karloffgrid]

I always see a white M3 around the rotherham area where i live, is this where you are from? they are still quite uncommon around me so its great to drive by a M3 or to follow one when i see them, great video

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you! I actually don't live around there, I was driving home from Meadowhall (live near Beverley).

[@karloffgrid]

SpawnPoiint ahh right, I noticed you were at meadow hall that’s why I asked, I only live 10 minutes away from medowhall, I think unless you are doing a lot of motorway miles then FSD is abit pointless as standard autopilot will navigate B roads just as FSD would

[@dathyr1]

Well I am in the US and I will only use Basic Auto Pilot. I don't do Freeways and Basic Auto Pilot will navigate any marked road and stay in the single lane. Just won't obey and stop sign or stop light intersections. Only FSD will do that. Being 2023, FSD costs 15,000 dollars and EAP costs 6,000 dollars in the US. Both are nice, but I really can't justify of need for these. Really nice technology, but always be alert and ready to take back control. There are warnings if the front camera sees that you are not paying attention or periodically touching the steering wheel. The car will not completely drive itself at this time.

[@bbbf09]

I think auto summon is just what you said - a one time show off novelty act. I have auto park on my bmw i3. Used it a few times to show people the unnerving novelty of a car self steering itself into a tight spot. But its slow and you have to confirm and press buttons ...etc. Techno faff! -its just a whole lot easier to park it myself. It concerns me that there are people out there who have a need for it or rely on it.

[@Simon-rt3qu]

It’s not due to EU law. It’s UN regulations that are hindering AP in the UK/Europe

[@hwmusicmegastore]

Correct, there was an opt-out and the US definitely opted out and maybe Canada but most of the world you can’t use FSD

[@don..3165]

Can you tell me. If you are on autopilot, and hit a bump or pothole on the road what happens to steering?

[@tomcollettesophie]

Thanks for the video, i haven't gone for fsd either as a 2yr lease and pretty sure fsd won't really be fsd until 5yrs from now... but exciting times..i certainly never imagined when doing my test 25yr ago that I'd get to see autonomous vehicles on the road. So to the question please...You helpfully point out "You have you disengage autopilot before indicating to changes lanes" ...newbie question (getting mine in june)... how do you disengage autopilot (least invasively)

[@SpawnPoiint]

Yeh can either take control of the steering wheel (turn) and it’ll turn off, or press UP on the stalk and it’ll disengage.

[@tomcollettesophie]

@@SpawnPoiint great! thanks for the quick reply!

[@jowan074]

It’s so quiet I love it

[@psnTrKvp]

You can use the right scroll wheel to increase AP/Cruise Speed. You can either do one tick at a time, which will increase 1 km/h or do a scroll and it will increase 5 km/h per scrool. Cuz i saw you using the + icon on the screen instead. :)

[@SpawnPoiint]

Thank you. I did know this, no idea why I didn’t use that here haha.

[@smc812]

You can also change the follow distance by pushing the right wheel left or right.

[@1967dragonaxe]

the screen shows the cars beside and in front.....would that also be accurate in thick fog?

[@Yorkshireasaurus]

Having to re-engage autopilot every time I overtook a vehicle would be so annoying.

[@fritzstorp8357]

I’m going to wait with fsd hoping one day they will release it that you can choose the features you want and pay monthly for them.

[@SpawnPoiint]

That would be a great idea. A monthly sub would be useful for most, especially if you only need it for a short amount of time.

[@fritzstorp8357]

SpawnPoiint living in London I don’t always need auto lane change but I wouldn’t mind basic summon and auto parking

[@SpawnPoiint]

Totally understand that too

[@howtoduit]

Even though I drive a RHD car, your Tesla seems so weird on the right side since I've watched Soo many videos of LHD Tesla's

[@SpawnPoiint]

I know exactly what you mean, finding RHD videos is hard haha

[@TommyDickson]

I notice you sit at around 60mph on the motorway, is that to conserve battery or just your preference. Considering a model 3, which would unfortunately only be a standard range plus and slightly concerned about how motorway driving affects the range.

[@SpawnPoiint]

I have no issue driving at 70 and I’ve not noticed much difference in efficiency. For this video I was demonstrating the autopilot, so it’s sticking to 60 due to other cars on the road slowing me down.

[@LeeMeadows]

I’m not sure if I’d spend the extra £5k! Love the summon comment. Handy for those tight spots. Give that console a clean! Look after her!! Ha ha.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Haha yes I should have cleaned it. This was a spontaneous recording unfortunately

[@BlatantUk]

When you where talking about summon you didn't mention that (I believe this is still true) it's less worthwhile in UK & EU coz the range is limited to like 2 meters or summin! I'm weighing up if I can afford a Tesla this year and for me crippled summon and partial automatic navigation drive (motorways only) it's a no brained to save £6k! I noticed at one point you had someone on the inside lane, quite close. How does autopilot handle if that guy indicated to pull out? I'd also be interested to know what FSD does but you might not know. Also does autopilot allow you to undertake (illegal I'm UK) if the outside lane is a bit slower than your lane?

[@smc812]

Blatant UK it’s 6m, but seems a bit variable. It’s useful to drive your car in and out of spaces, garages, on a drive etc. What we don’t get yet is calling your car from across a car park. If you look at the videos from the US it can be a bit dodgy at the moment

[@BlatantUk]

@@smc812 cheers, yea I've seen a few vids from EU and UK owners testing it out. like you say it's supposed to be 6m but some show it being really fussy, like REALLY fussy, guy had to be like within leaping distance to get it to work, it rolls forward like a metre and stops lol. Thanks for the reply tho!

[@ziam90]

I'm finding it really difficult to choose between LR or SR+ and EAP. I can afford one or the other. Any advice?

[@SpawnPoiint]

Tough one. Personally I'd go for the LR. But that's because I'd value the AWD, sound system, range and power over the AP. That's me though.

[@ziam90]

@@SpawnPoiint Thankyou

[@OrangutanSquash]

Great vid :). What's the warning that appears at 7:05?

[@SpawnPoiint]

That’s a warning that one of the cameras are impaired. The car was filthy so one of the front side cameras were dirty.

[@ExplodingPiggy]

Would having the FSD affect the resale value?

[@MetalVII]

Yes. It’s like buying a high value option for the car. FSD is the difference between a £50k car and a £54k car for some people.

[@hood182ie]

Is FSD purely software upgrade or does it come with additional hardware / sensors etc?

[@SpawnPoiint]

Software only, so can upgrade via the app at any time.

[@hood182ie]

@@SpawnPoiint excellent... couple more features required to make it worth it in the UKso good you don’t need to decide now. Assuming we could depart from the EU regulations soon

[@rustynuts4426]

It would be nice if auto pilot would stay on during the lane change

[@suchdevelopments]

It's early days it will change within the next five year. I can't wait for an autonomous vehicle. Why are people so stuck on driving a vehicle. Old habits will change.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Agreed it’ll change eventually.

[@leedorey1490]

The problem with self driving vehicle's is and will always be liability in an incident. Also there is a cyber security issue with hacking automous traffic models. Eventually insurance companies will accept overall casualty rates on an automous network are lower and will negate the risk. I enjoy driving but not the daily commute and would quite happily automate that grind :). You will see mainstream traffic control on main arterial roads first I would imagine.

[@suchdevelopments]

@@leedorey1490 Have you seen the Elon Musk podcast Third Row kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGrSdpZmrKiEeqc

[@geoffhemingway3926]

I think there is a case for autonomy AND driving yourself. I love driving my MX-5 on twisty roads - it's great fun, but I don't enjoy the slog up the M5/M6 from Worcester to Warrington to see my dad. So I would love something like a model 3 that I can enjoy driving on the twisties but let drive itself on the motorways. The reason for the single screen controlling everything is Elon Musk's obsession that autonomy will become the norm and nobody will want to drive anywhere, anytime. Maybe he just doesn't enjoy driving and therefore assumes nobody else does - wrongly! I think they should at least introduce a HUD for those of us that still like to drive 'manually'.

[@favesongslist]

@@geoffhemingway3926 As soon as Elon Musk got his first multi million payout he bought a 1967 E-Type Jaguar, then on his second big payout got a McLaren F1, He likes driving as well, although mainly now his CyberTruck :)

[@taz2392]

Thinking of selling me Range Rover Sport 2015 plate for the model 3. What am I doing???

[@colinthecockerelandfriends8514]

Hi which home charger did you get ? And are you happy with it ?

[@SpawnPoiint]

Hi. I went for Rolec and I’m very happy with it. The app for it is great.

[@colinthecockerelandfriends8514]

SpawnPoiint was yours tethered and if so how long is it ?

[@SpawnPoiint]

It is tethered. I went for the standard length, which is 5m.

[@MrKlawUK]

Can you have a smart charger to only release charge during off peak, and the Tesla will work with that? Won’t go to sleep or something (I think some cars do that)

[@SpawnPoiint]

There's an option in the car, to turn charging ON and OFF, so you could set it to 12.00 to 4.00 for example.

[@h.i2114]

Hey dude that's meadohall

[@SpawnPoiint]

Spot on

[@malcolmgreening6936]

Don't think you get heated mirrors unless you pay for FSD, seems mean!

[@smc812]

You get heated, dimming, folding and auto dipping mirrors on every Model 3. Not related to FSD.

[@Princebenidorm]

Well I guess I'll cancel the enhanced autopilot I've added for my order. Didn't know you had to keep your hands on the wheel. Kind of pointless

[@apierc1]

I presume its just dirt, but the RHS of the car looked like it had been crumpled at the begining of the video 😳

[@SpawnPoiint]

haha, don't worry it's just dirt 😂

[@antnam4406]

Is this the free version of autopilot? you know there is an enhanced version of the autopilot, it's in between the basic autopilot and FSD.

[@SpawnPoiint]

This is free yes.

[@thusharj]

FSD is a pointless add-on for the UK, hopefully by next year when we leave the EU things will change🤞

[@V8burble]

Remember that Tesla are offering full autopilot at what should be considered a cheap price because it is still not in any way complete at the moment... and probably for a year or so in the uk. BUT once it is more usable the upgrade cost will climb. In other words you are paying less for a feature that will improve and improve until it actually functions well enough to be autonomous. Once full autopilot is working to level 5 your Tesla can go off and earn you money whilst you are at work not using it ££££

[@SpawnPoiint]

This is the UK. It’ll never get there 😂

[@stupidas9466]

V8burble good luck thinking a tesla or any other vehicle will drive itself around. Unfortunately there is a real world in which it would need to operate and real time/world decisions it would have to make, which humans are much much better at. One cardboard box in the roadway could cause your car to never come home. And the safety issues are not as easily overcome as you might expect and may never be on any roads that have pedestrian access. Computers and AI are much better at making straightforward calculations and decisions but once things get complicated and novel the human brain is heads and shoulders better.

[@MrKlawUK]

Not worth it. They’ve said you can unlock it later so just wait - likely you’ll be in your next car at least before they fully enable it. Btw - do you use autopilot everywhere or just motorways/dual carriageway? Is it useful In towns?

[@SpawnPoiint]

You're right, could well be onto the next car before it's 'fully unlocked'. I've not tried it in towns, but I have used it on A/B roads, and as long as it's following another car (to maintain a safe speed) it's fine. Otherwise it wants to stick to the speed limit and some corners are too sharp for it.

[@captainderry]

What wheels do you have on your Model 3?

[@SpawnPoiint]

The aero wheels (with the caps removed).

[@tundetheepic8631]

who is the guy next to you

[@SpawnPoiint]

That's my Grandfather.

[@techietaff5782]

Interesting - I thought auto Lane change was inc in the standard autopilot ie you signal and the car would change lanes without disengaging autopilot. M

[@SpawnPoiint]

I thought the same. But unfortunately not.

[@12345maxx]

@@SpawnPoiint are you sure? I just thought you had to hold the indicator thoughtout the movement.

[@jerryfaircloth]

All of the adaptive cruise vehicles I have ever driven allow you to change lanes without disengaging cruise. They simply speed back up or slow down to the speed originally set and re-adjust distance as needed for any new car in front of it. This does not seem so advanced on the Tesla if that's truly the way it works.

[@SpawnPoiint]

Not with the free autopilot, it’s all manual. Indicators don’t do anything (in terms of auto lane change).

[@Simon-rt3qu]

Jerry Faircloth I don’t think Cruise turns off when changing lanes. Just the “lane keeping” feature disables.

[@mackenzierenwick3155]

is your foot on the throttle?

[@douglasmartyn]

To tell the truth Tesla’s Autopilot is neither auto nor a pilot. It is just a huge hassle when changing lanes on a busy motorway you are better switching it off and in fact it’s greatest benefit is in a stop go traffic jam when the car virtually handles the hassle by truly driving itself. I am going to purchase the FSD because the free autopilot gives you what I paid for NOTHING.

[@enyaq_gorm]

I've just sold a Nissan leaf and the auto pilot on that allows you to change lanes, shocked to find the tesla version is less developed than the lowly leaf

[@SpawnPoiint]

It's not 'less developed' it's just behind a paywall.

[@enyaq_gorm]

@@SpawnPoiint ok so the standard version on tesla is less capable than the Nissan standard. Still not regretting selling my leaf for a model 3

[@douglasmartyn]

My beef is when driving on a motor way with Tesla’s ‘free’ autopilot the operations you require to carry out a simple lane change IS MORE STRESSFUL THAN DRIVING WITHOUT IT. To disguise the lane change feature’s removal from the model 3 Tesla used the smoke and mirrors to create an ‘autopilot’ where there wasn’t one. The Model 3 driving experience was better and SAFER without it.

[@SpawnPoiint]

More stressful? You just turn the wheel 😂

[@stupidas9466]

It really has to be said...what an ugly and "blah" interior. For the price paid it really should be better.