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Teslas will play elevator music for pedestrians through external speakers
Tesla vehicles will soon play snake jazz or Polynesian elevator music through external speakers for pedestrians to enjoy.
The feature was detailed in a Tweet by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been vocally supportive of elevator music and “snake jazz” in the past few days. Musk has tweeted out several messages that have talked about the underrated nature of elevator music, which is usually “soft” or “light” in nature and is played in areas where people tend to gather. Snake jazz, on the other hand, is a reference to one of Musk’s favorite shows, Rick and Morty.
Tesla’s external speakers first appeared on the vehicles in 2019 when the NHTSA required electric cars that were silent to omit some noise to alert pedestrians. Any car manufactured by Tesla after September 1, 2019, will have the noisemaker equipped.
It seems the speaker will be utilized for the noisemaker, but it also will play elevator music Musk’s request.
New Tesla feature coming that enables your car to play snake jazz or Polynesian elevator music through its outside speakers wherever you go
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2020
Musk, who is somewhat known for his sense of humor, has added several Easter eggs in the past that hold no real purpose for owners to use. Fart Mode is an example of this. However, owners of the company’s electric cars have used these features as a form of comedic relief with friends.
Now, elevator music and snake jazz will be the newest comedic addition to Tesla’s vehicles.
Where Musk’s elevator music interest may have come from is a mystery, but the CEO place it behind a video of a SpaceX rocket fairing being recovered in a netting.
Aloha, welcome back from space 💫 pic.twitter.com/xWPN09Wtaw
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 18, 2020
Musk then started tweeting emojis of a snake and a saxophone, and then a meme featuring a popular sealant product known as “Flex Seal,” which showed that 1920’s America’s fix for a failing economy was jazz music.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2020
What the jazz music’s legitimate purpose, if it has one, is currently unknown. There is a possibility that it could be used for the sound that the noisemaker must omit when traveling below 19 MPH, according to the NHTSA regulation, but this is unconfirmed. The current noises that are equipped in with the vehicle are futuristic and unique, but may not be ideal for everyone who drives the car.
Musk has not released any details of when the snake jazz or elevator music will be officially released for Tesla owners and nearby pedestrians to enjoy, nor what tracks will be available for playback through the external speakers. However, it is entirely possible that Musk could develop his own jazz music for the company’s new feature, especially considering he released his first hit, “Don’t Doubt ur Vibe,” in early 2020.
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Elon Musk estimates Tesla Semi could reach Europe next year
“We’ve got the Tesla Semi coming out, the heavy truck, and that’ll be going to Europe hopefully next year,” Musk said.
Tesla is preparing to expand its all-electric Semi truck program to Europe, with CEO Elon Musk indicating that the Class 8 vehicle could arrive in the region 2027.
Musk shared his update during an interview about Giga Berlin with plant manager André Thierig, which was posted on X by the official Tesla Manufacturing account.
“We’ve got the Tesla Semi coming out, the heavy truck, and that’ll be going to Europe hopefully next year,” he said.
Tesla has already begun limited production and customer deployments of the Tesla Semi in the United States, with the company working to scale output through the Semi factory near Giga Nevada. Considering Musk’s comments, it appears that a European rollout would be the next phase of the vehicle’s expansion beyond North America.
Musk’s use of the word “hopefully” leaves room for flexibility, but the remark signals that Europe is next in Tesla’s commercial expansion plans.
Musk has consistently argued that electrification should extend beyond passenger vehicles. During the same interview, he reiterated his view that “all ground transport should be electric,” adding that ships, and eventually aircraft, would follow.
The Semi plays a central role in that strategy. Heavy-duty freight remains one of the most emissions-intensive segments of road transport, and European regulators have increasingly pushed for lower-emission commercial fleets.
Tesla recently refreshed the Semi lineup on its official website, listing two variants: Standard and Long Range. The Standard trim offers up to 325 miles of range with an energy consumption rating of 1.7 kWh per mile, while the Long Range version provides up to 500 miles, which should be more than ample for European routes.
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Tesla Cybercab coming next to Giga Berlin, Optimus possibly after
“From a next major product standpoint, I think most likely is the Tesla Cybercab,” Musk said.
Tesla could add the Cybercab and Optimus humanoid robot to the production lineup at Giga Berlin, as per recent comments from CEO Elon Musk.
During a recent interview with Giga Berlin plant manager André Thierig, Musk identified the Cybercab as the most likely next major product for the German factory, with Optimus potentially following after.
“From a next major product standpoint, I think most likely is the Tesla Cybercab,” Musk said. He added that there are also “possibilities of Tesla Optimus” being produced in the facility.
Tesla has already begun production of the Cybercab in Giga Texas, with volume production expected to ramp this year. Based on Musk’s comments, it appears that if conditions align in Europe, Giga Berlin could eventually join that effort.
The CEO’s comments about Optimus coming to Gigafactory Berlin are quite unsurprising too considering that Musk has mentioned in the past that the humanoid robot will likely be Tesla’s highest volume product in the long run.
Giga Berlin will likely be able to produce mass volumes of Optimus, as the Model S and Model X lines being converted to an Optimus line in the Fremont Factory are already expected to produce 1 million units of the humanoid robot annually.
Apart from his comments about the Cybercab and Optimus, Elon Musk also confirmed that Giga Berlin has started ramping battery cell production and will continue expanding Model Y output, particularly as supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) gains regulatory approvals in Europe.
Taken together, the remarks suggest Berlin’s role could evolve beyond vehicle assembly into a broader multi-product manufacturing hub, not just a regional Model Y plant.
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Tesla Powerwall distribution expands in Australia
Inventory is expected to arrive in late February and official sales are expected to start mid-March 2026.
Supply Partners Group has secured a distribution agreement for the Tesla Powerwall in Australia, with inventory expected to arrive in late February and official sales beginning in mid-March 2026.
Under the new agreement, Supply Partners will distribute Tesla Powerwall units and related accessories across its national footprint, as noted in an ecogeneration report. The company said the addition strengthens its position as a distributor focused on premium, established brands.
“We are proud to officially welcome Tesla Powerwall into the Supply Partners portfolio,” Lliam Ricketts, Co-Founder and Director of Innovation at Supply Partners Group, stated.
“Tesla sets a high bar, and we’ve worked hard to earn the opportunity to represent a brand that customers actively ask for. This partnership reflects the strength of our logistics, technical services and customer experience, and it’s a win for installers who want premium options they can trust.”
Supply Partners noted that initial Tesla Powerwall stock will be warehoused locally before full commercial rollout in March. The distributor stated that the timing aligns with renewed growth momentum for the Powerwall, supported by competitive installer pricing, consumer rebates, and continued product and software updates.
“Powerwall is already a category-defining product, and what’s ahead makes it even more compelling,” Ricketts stated. “As pricing sharpens and capability expands, we see a clear runway for installers to confidently spec Powerwall for premium residential installs, backed by Supply Partners’ national distribution footprint and service model.”
Supply Partners noted that a joint go-to-market launch is planned, including Tesla-led training for its sales and technical teams to support installers during the home battery system’s domestic rollout.