NEW TESLA VISION PARKING ASSIST UPDATE EMBARRASSINGLY BAD NOT BETTER THAN PARKING SENSORS

EV Channels Review

The reviewer tests Tesla's new 'Vision' park assist system, which replaces physical parking sensors in newer Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the UK. The system, which relies solely on cameras, is found to be inconsistent and unreliable. While it occasionally provides accurate distance warnings and visual cues, it frequently fails to detect obstacles, especially low-lying objects like curbs, bins, and even people. The system also suffers from 'Park Assist Unavailable' errors and erratic distance readings. The reviewer concludes that while it's an improvement over having no assistance at all, drivers should exercise extreme caution and rely heavily on their reversing cameras and mirrors, as the Vision system is not yet trustworthy for safe parking.