How to put Tesla into gear: Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, Tesla's gear shifting method has become a hot topic on the Internet, especially the design of the new Model S/X to cancel the traditional gear lever, which has caused widespread discussion. This article will combine the hot spots on the Internet in the past 10 days to conduct a structured analysis of Tesla’s gear shifting operation guide and user feedback.
1. The evolution of Tesla’s shifting method

| car model | Gear mode | Release time |
|---|---|---|
| Model 3/Y | Gear shifter (lever on the right side of the steering wheel) | 2017-present |
| Model S/X (new model) | Screen sliding + automatic sensing | 2021-present |
| Cybertruck | push button shift | 2023 |
2. Statistics of hot searches in the past 10 days
| platform | Related topics | Search volume (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| #Tesla in gear against humanity# | 125.6 | |
| Douyin | Tesla gear shifting tutorial | 89.3 |
| Zhihu | How do you evaluate Tesla’s cancellation of the physical gear lever? | 47.8 |
3. Specific operation guide
1. Model 3/Y
• Push up: reverse gear (R)
• Push down: forward gear (D)
• End press: Park (P)
2. Screen-operated models (new S/X)
| Operation steps | Illustration |
|---|---|
| 1. Click the shift area on the left side of the screen | D/N/R option appears |
| 2. Swipe up or down to select the gear | With vibration feedback |
| 3. Press and hold the P button to park | The red P sign lights up |
4. Focus of User Disputes
According to the analysis of social media data in the past 10 days, the main disputes focus on:
•security: 23% of users think touch screen operations are distracting
•learning cost: 41% of users said they need an adaptation period
•Failure rate: 12% of users reported screen failure cases
•innovativeness: 24% of users appreciate the concept of simplified design
5. Official response and solution
Tesla emphasized in a statement released on August 15:
• All models retain the physical emergency shift button (under the center console)
• 2024 models will have upgraded tactile feedback sensitivity
• Provide free offline operation training courses
6. Expert advice
Automotive engineer Li Wei (@auto-tech) pointed out in the Zhihu column:
"Electronic shifting is an industry trend, but it needs to balance innovation and practicality. It is recommended that Tesla retain the steering wheel shortcut key option in the next generation system."
Through structured data, it can be seen that the change in Tesla's gear shifting method is not only a reflection of technological innovation, but also reflects the challenges faced by human-computer interaction design. With the development of autonomous driving technology, vehicle operation logic may undergo greater changes in the future.
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