Tesla update points to the automaker’s upcoming diner in Los Angeles being integrated into its app, insurance discount for using (Supervised) Full Self-Driving, and more.
The latest update to Tesla’s mobile app has given us some insights into upcoming features.
First off, Tesla is getting closer to finishing its LA diner/Supercharger station, and according to a new in-app render found by Tesla App Updates, Tesla is going to integrate it into its app:
Obviously, Supercharger stations are already integrated in Tesla’s app, but there could be more with the diner, like in-app food ordering.
They also found an interesting new line in the Tesla app:
“safety_score_miles_and_miles_percent/safety_rating_discount_screen/safety_score_fsd_discount_experience_fsd”
It points to Tesla giving discounts to its insurance customers if they use Full Self-Driving (FSD) more when driving their vehicles.
Another alert message added to the vehicle points to something interesting:
Your vehicle must be connected to the internet to calculate the expected range based on age and mileage.
Top comment by Mike Sarcione
Makes no sense why the vehicle would have to be connected to the Internet in order to know the car's age and mileage. Our recent multi-day/leg trip of 2000 miles, the % charge predictions at next SC weren't very accurate. In one case it predicted 40% at the next stop and during the leg it continued to decline to <10%. I routinely now charge to a 100 mile buffer vs. actual mileage to the next SC and routinely need much of it. It doesn't do a very good job taking into account weather, terrain, energy usage on previous legs, speed (I do drive the speed limit) or it's %charge would be much more accurate. Both 2020 M3P and 2023 MYLR are equally inaccurate in this regard. Again, makes no sense that it would require an internet connection to do these calculations and updates while traveling. While charging in TX, had a M3 (with family of 3) pull up next to me on a flatbed and was released down the ramp into the adjacent charging spot.
This would mean you could know if your range estimation is based purely on vehicle data or if it uses outside data, like weather around your route.
The Tesla app update also gives us a few hints about what’s coming with the RWD Cybertruck. The cheaper version of the Cybertruck won’t only have one motor instead of two and a smaller battery, but according to some updates in the app, it will also have a manual tonneau cover and optional outlets in the truck’s bed.
The cheaper Cybertruck is expected to launch later this year.
Finally, the app update also shows that Tesla will now tell you how much time it will take to heat the vehicle battery before charging starts.
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