Firmware 8.1

Tesla updates Supercharger pricing structure, rolls out in-car payment feature

Tesla has updated the pricing structure for its Supercharger network, including terms for its existing idle fee policy. The idle…

Tesla rolls out faster browser for “old MCU” Model S, X vehicles

With the release of its latest update, v8.1 (2018.14), Tesla appears to have improved the internet browser of vehicles that…

Tesla pushes Waze-like Traffic-based Navigation in latest update

Tesla is rolling out its new traffic-based navigation system together with firmware update v8.1 (2018.14). With the new, almost Waze-like…

Tesla updates Autopilot again, Model S handles sweeping 270-degree turn

A Model S running Tesla's newest Autopilot update (v8.1 2018.12) successfully managed to drive over a tough curve on an…

Tesla Model S navigates one of Vienna’s ‘crappiest’ roads on Autopilot

A Tesla Model S on was recently able to drive over one of Vienna's most challenging roads while on Autopilot…

Tesla’s latest Autopilot rewrite is getting rave reviews from owners

Tesla began rolling out its latest Autopilot update to its fleet of AP 2.0 vehicles last week, to much acclaim…

Tesla activates Model 3 heated rear seats in latest OTA update

Tesla Model 3 owners who received the latest v8.1 (2018.10.1 5e8433d) over-the-air software update are reporting that their electric car now…

Tesla rolls out Model 3 phone key management feature in new software update

Tesla has rolled out a new software update for the Model 3, introducing new security features for the car’s app-based…

Tesla pushes ‘Easy Entry’ and ‘Chill’ mode in latest software update

Tesla has added a new 'Easy Entry' feature in its latest software update that's designed to make getting in and…

Tesla increases Autopilot data collection as it pursues Full Self-Driving capabilities

Tesla is pushing forward on its Full Self-Driving goals as it increases data collection from Model S and Model X equipped…

Tesla Model X on Summon drives through garage door after HomeLink closes it

A 2-month old Tesla Model X with Autopilot 2 hardware drove through a closing garage door while on Summon mode after the vehicle…

Tesla adds ‘Passive Entry’ to combat vehicle theft by keyless-entry exploit

Tesla has added a new 'Passive Entry' function in its latest over-the-air software update that's aimed at providing an additional layer…

First look at Tesla’s latest Autopilot 2.0 ‘smooth as silk’ update [Video]

Tesla Model S owner James Hansbert has published a video demonstrating Tesla's latest Autopilot 2.0 firmware update that includes a new…

Tesla increases Autopilot 2.0 speed limit to 90 mph in latest v8.1 (17.17.4) update

Tesla has begun to roll out an updated version of Autopilot which brings incremental improvements to its Autopilot 2.0 driving-assist…

Tesla rolls out Easter Egg Menu: one-touch access to all

Tesla rolled out a new over-the-air software update today (v8.1 build 17.17.4) which added new Autopilot 2.0 updates and a Tesla Easter Egg menu that…

How to use Tesla’s Sketch Pad Easter egg: draw via touchscreen

The highly anticipated Tesla firmware version 8.1 came bundled with an easter egg that unlocks a 'sketch pad' feature on the…

First look at Tesla Autopilot 2.0 under v8.1 driving 80 mph on its own

We reported earlier today that Tesla began to roll out the highly anticipated software 8.1 to Model S and Model…

Tesla v8.1 is here: Updated Autopilot 2.0, Model X Falcon Wing door settings, voice control

Tesla has begun the roll out of Firmware 8.1 through an over-the-air software update to select Model S and Model X owners.…

Tesla Enhanced Autopilot ‘undergoing final validation’, OTA update any day now

The latest update on Tesla's highly anticipated rollout of Enhanced Autopilot on self-driving-capable Model S and Model X vehicles is…

Tesla will begin rollout of v8.1 with Enhanced Autopilot by end of December

The much anticipated rollout of Tesla's version 8.1 software which will activate Enhanced Autopilot is slated to take place by end…