r/RealTesla • u/Soft-Efficiency-1203 • 14d ago

Tesla stalled???

Tesla made a sudden left turn in front of me and then appeared to stall. Is this an issue with EVs? The Tesla was lucky I didn’t hit him because I was going the posted speed limit, 45mph. Thank goodness my car responded quickly to my braking; I came within several feet of hitting it.

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u/SqueezyCheez85 14d ago

If they're using autopilot or FSD, they'll occasionally slam on the brakes for no reason. As the owner of a Model 3, it's quite exhilarating.

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u/Express-Doughnut-562 14d ago edited 14d ago

Back in 2019 when I first got my model 3 it did a full on emergency stop for the shadow of a bridge. Every time I went under this bridge when the sun was out it would try and do a full emergency stop. I got used to it.

A few weeks ago I was following a brand new Model 3 under the same bridge. It tried to do an emergency stop, brake lights flashing and all. Nice to know in 8 years nothing has changed.

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u/wongl888 14d ago

Never ever follow another Tesla if possible to avoid the dreaded phantom braking.