Tesla has once again raised the bar with its 2024 Holiday Update, introducing a suite of features designed to enhance the functionality and user experience of its vehicles. Here’s a comprehensive look at what you can expect:
Enhanced Vehicle Control
- Tesla App on Apple Watch:
- Use your Apple Watch as a key to unlock, lock, and even start your Tesla.
- View battery charge levels, control climate settings, and open the frunk directly from your wrist.
- Adjust Passenger Seat from Controls:
- New functionality allowing adjustment of the passenger seat from the control panel, including second-row seats in models with them.
Safety and Convenience Features
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert:
- Alerts drivers if pedestrians or vehicles are detected crossing behind the vehicle while in reverse.
- Autoshift in Stalkless Model 3:
- Automatically shifts between Drive and Reverse to facilitate parking maneuvers.
- Maintenance Summary:
- Track and view maintenance items directly from the vehicle’s touchscreen for easier upkeep management.
Connectivity and Media
- Save Dashcam & Sentry Mode Clips:
- Now you can save and watch Dashcam and Sentry clips directly from your phone via the Tesla app.
- SiriusXM for Model 3, Y, and Cybertruck:
- Enjoy SiriusXM radio in your Tesla, enhancing your in-car entertainment experience.
- TuneIn Radio:
- Tesla vehicles will feature an improved TuneIn experience, offering a wide variety of radio stations for free.
- Cybertruck Rear Arcade:
- Play video games from the backseat, utilizing the rear screen for entertainment.
Enhanced Navigation and Weather
- Set Arrival Energy at Destination:
- Pre-set your battery charge level for when you arrive at your destination.
- Search Along Route:
- Navigate more efficiently by searching points of interest along your planned route with detour time estimates.
- Precipitation Map & Weather at Destination:
- Check weather conditions directly on the map, including at your destination, to plan trips accordingly.
Cybertruck Specific Enhancements
- Custom Wraps and License Plate Customization:
- Personalize your Cybertruck with custom wraps and license plates. Tesla will provide templates via GitHub for owners to create their own designs.
- Rear Camera Improvements:
- Larger rear camera feed with zoom capabilities for better visibility when reversing or parking.
- Santa Mode:
- Celebrate the holidays with a Cybertruck that transforms into Santa’s sleigh, complete with festive graphics.
Additional Features and Improvements
- Fart On Contact:
- A playful feature that emits a fart sound when someone sits, adding a humorous twist to Tesla’s already fun vehicle experience.
- Boomerang Fu:
- An action game for entertainment, adding to Tesla’s arcade offerings.
- Light Shows Scheduling:
- Schedule light shows from the Tesla app, including two new light shows in the Holiday Update.
- Minor Updates:
- Rear screen remote now controls video playback in Drive mode, automatic music volume lowering when reversing to reduce distractions, and dynamic navigation around road closures.
Conclusion
Tesla’s 2024 Holiday Update not only brings new entertainment and convenience features but also focuses on safety, maintenance, and connectivity. With these updates, Tesla continues to lead in automotive technology, providing owners with over-the-air improvements that enhance their driving experience. Whether you’re looking for practical enhancements like better navigation or fun additions like Santa Mode, Tesla has something for everyone in this update.
Stay tuned for more updates as Tesla might release more features or adjust existing ones before the official rollout!
Summary:
• Tesla App on Apple Watch
• Save Dashcam & Sentry Mode clips to phone
• Autoshift between Drive & Reverse on stalkless Model 3
• Maintenance Summary: You can now view & track maintenance items from your vehicle's touchscreen
• SiriusXM available for Model 3, Y and Cybertruck
• Set Arrival Energy at Destination
• Search Along Route with Estimated Detour Times
• Precipitation Map & Weather at Destination
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Cybertruck Custom Wraps and License Plate Customization
• Cybertruck Rear Camera Improvements: The rear camera feed is now larger & you can pinch to zoom in or out
• Cybertruck Rear Arcade
• Cybertruck Santa Mode
• Schedule Light Show from the Tesla App
• Boomerang Fu game: Slice & dice your friends with boomerangs in this action-packed party game
• Adjust Passenger Seat from Controls
• Rear screen remote now allows video playback controls in Drive
• Find Nearby Parking at your destination or at any point of interest
• When reversing, music volume can automatically lower to reduce distractions
• Navigation will dynamically route around road closures
• Sentry Mode – mobile app notification if door handle is pulled
• Energy App Consumption page for Model S & X and CT
• Vehicles without premium connectivity can now see traffic on their navigation route
• When navigating to a Supercharger, upon arrival you will be notified on the touchscreen of any stalls that are currently out of service