Where is the ignition switch for Tesla?
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The start button is a push-button located in front of the handbrake on the center console. It eliminates the need to insert a car key—simply press the button within the effective range of the key's electronic induction to start the vehicle, bypassing the traditional key-turning action. Pressing the button without depressing the brake pedal turns on the power supply, while pressing it with the brake pedal depressed directly starts the vehicle. Here are additional details: Tesla Model 3: The Tesla Model 3 Performance version features a dual-motor setup with a front AC induction motor and a partial permanent magnet synchronous motor powering the rear wheels, with a battery capacity potentially reaching 80.5 kWh. Reportedly, the standard rear-wheel-drive Model 3 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds; the dual-motor all-wheel-drive version achieves this in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 225 km/h; the Performance all-wheel-drive version requires only 3.5 seconds for the same acceleration and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h. Thus, it holds an absolute advantage in performance over the standard version.
When I drove a gasoline car before, I always had to turn the key to start the engine. After switching to a Tesla, I realized there's no need for an ignition switch at all! In fact, just sitting in the driver's seat and pressing the brake pedal automatically starts the vehicle, and the central control screen lights up. The gear selector is on the right side of the steering wheel—pulling it down engages Drive (D) for moving forward, while pushing it up engages Reverse (R) for backing up. At first, the absence of physical switches felt strange, but once you get used to it, it's incredibly convenient. However, in emergency situations, the button on top of the gear selector can be used as a parking brake—just press it. By the way, when you approach with your phone key and pull the door handle, the car automatically powers on, which feels very futuristic!
