Tesla Firmware Update

Tesla China demonstrates the importance of OTA updates in latest video

Tesla China demonstrates the importance of over-the-air (OTA) software updates in its latest Giga Principles video. Tesla changed the automotive…

Tesla teases Multiple Display option: Configurable touchscreen layout for the ultimate UX

Tesla has plans to support multiple digital display layouts for its vehicle's center touchscreen through a future over-the-air software update,…

Tesla rolls out 2020 Holiday Update: New Driving Visualizations, Supercharger Display Improvements and more (Release Notes)

Tesla is beginning to roll out its highly anticipated over-the-air 2020 'Holiday Update' that includes new driving visualizations for Full…

Tesla rolls out ‘Passenger Face Vent’ feature for improved efficiency

Tesla has begun the wide rollout of a new "Passenger Face Vent" feature in the latest 2020.28.5 over-the-air software update…

Tesla Track Mode V2 Release Notes: Third-Party Charging, Bluetooth update included

Tesla has started rolling out software 2020.8.1 that includes Track Mode V2 for Model 3, third-party charging stations, improvements to…

Tesla rolls out “range update” for Model S, Model X to reflect improved efficiency

Tesla has begun to roll out a new "Range Boost" software update to Model S and Model X vehicles to…

Tesla Track Mode V2 turns the Model 3 Performance into a more potent racing beast

Tesla will be rolling out Track Mode V2 as a free over-the-air (OTA) update to all Model 3 Performance owners…

Tesla unlocks rear heated seats for Model 3 SR and SR Plus as paid OTA upgrade

Tesla is offering rear heated seats for the Model 3 Standard Range and Standard Range Plus as a $300 upgrade…

Tesla will protect bicyclists from “dooring” in future OTA update, notes Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that a future update will help protect bicyclists from being the victim of unintended door…

Tesla software detects handicap parking spot after Full Self-Driving update

The holiday season may be over, but Tesla's Full Self-Driving preview is turning out to be a gift that keeps…

Tesla to roll out Full-Self driving ‘sneak preview’ and new games in holiday software update

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is gifting Tesla owners a holiday software update that includes Full Self-Driving 'sneak preview', popular role-playing…

Tesla owners can now view their ‘Premium Connectivity’ expiry dates from their cars

Tesla has begun sending Premium Connectivity expiration warnings to car owners following a wave of email notifications over the weekend…

Tesla to begin $10 monthly “Premium Connectivity” subscription plan for popular in-car features

Tesla will begin charging a $9.99 monthly fee for its "Premium Connectivity" internet package, beginning on January 1, 2020. The…

Tesla Model 3 firmware update for 5% power boost compared, before and after

Tesla's recently released 2019.36.2.1 over-the-air software update promised a roughly 5% power increase to owners of the Model 3, Model…

Tesla rolls out Key Fob security update for Model S to address risks of cloning

As part of continuing efforts to ensure their vehicles are the safest cars on the road, Tesla's "Bug Bounty" program…

Tesla V10 firmware: Netflix, YouTube, Autopilot updates and more

Tesla's Version 10 (V10) firmware is on the horizon and will be released to owners starting as early as August,…

Tesla streamlines Model 3 lineup, removes $35k standard version from online ordering

Tesla has removed the $35,000 Standard Model 3 from its online configurator, citing the higher range Standard Plus as being…

Tesla-inspired wireless software updates are coming to traditional carmakers

Tesla has a significant market advantage via its over-the-air software updates, and traditional carmakers are finally taking steps to catch…

Tesla begins to roll out Model 3 peak power increase in new software update

Tesla has begun to roll out a new software update that boosts Model 3 peak power by 5%. The over-the-air-update…

Tesla rolls out ‘Dog Mode’ to protect pets from hot cars while informing passersby of their safety

Tesla released a new feature called 'Dog Mode' that aims to keep unattended pets inside a vehicle at a comfortable temperature…