A Broad Family EV Journey, Including Tesla FSD 14 for a Member with Parkinson’s - CleanTechnica

The article chronicles a family's extensive journey with electric vehicles (EVs), particularly Teslas, highlighting their adoption over the past decade. The author and his brother were early EV adopters, starting with Nissan Leafs in 2014, which had limited range and usability challenges, especially in cold weather. Over time, the family transitioned to Teslas, acquiring multiple models including a 2017 Model S, 2017 Model X, 2018 Model 3, and recent 2023 and 2024 Model Ys. The Teslas have proven reliable for long-distance travel and daily use, with the author’s 2019 Model 3 notably completing multiple 1,500-mile trips and performing well in winter conditions, albeit with some clearance limitations. A particularly significant aspect of the family's EV experience involves a member with advanced Parkinson’s disease who benefits greatly from Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) Supervised V14 feature. This technology enables him to drive despite his condition, underscoring