This week brings exciting news on the software front as Tesla rolls out its latest update, 2024.20. This update brings a host of new features and improvements that enhance the driving experience and add fun elements for Tesla owners. Let’s dive into the details of what this new update offers.
Headlights Adapt for Curves
Tesla owners in the US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and South Korea will now experience enhanced safety with headlights that adapt to curves in the road ahead. This feature is designed to improve visibility and make nighttime driving safer by illuminating the direction of travel more effectively.
Adaptive Headlights Improvements
For vehicles equipped with matrix LED headlights, the adaptive headlight system has received upgrades. Not only do the headlights now adapt to curves, but they also provide enhanced illumination when driving on highways. This means better visibility and a safer driving experience on high-speed roads.
Beach Buggy Supercharger Racing
Tesla continues to blend entertainment with functionality. While your vehicle charges at a Supercharger, you can now compete in Beach Buggy Racing. This fun feature lets you set the fastest time on the leaderboard, competing against other Tesla owners at that Supercharger. It’s a fun addition that should make time at a supercharger fly by.
Hot Weather Improvements
Owners of all Model 3, Model Y, and new Model S and Model X vehicles will appreciate the new improvements in hot weather performance. The air conditioning system, when set to Auto, now cools the cabin faster. Additionally, the vehicle better regulates the High-Voltage Battery temperature, which is supposed to enhance Supercharger performance. For Cybertruck owners, the AC has also been optimized to run quieter, providing a quieter and more comfortable cabin environment. This noise level of the Cybertrucks AC system has been a regular complaint among owners. So it’s good to see that Tesla is listening to customer feedback and addressing this issue.
These updates once again affirm that Tesla is not backing down from its commitment to enhancing the user experience in its vehicles through software updates. The ability to improve vehicle functionality and add new features via over-the-air updates is a significant advantage for Tesla compared to many other car manufacturers, ensuring its cars continue to get better over time. These updates keep the excitement and innovation alive for its loyal customer base. But, unfortunately, this new update does not appear to be available to those who currently have Full Self-Driving installed on their vehicles. But this update should become available to Full Self-Driving customers in the near future.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights as Tesla continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with electric vehicles.
