Tesla vehicles are engineered with a plethora of interesting add-ons and Easter eggs.
Some features you might expect from a tech-savvy car company like the Tesla app and key card. Others reflect Elon Musk’s unique sense of humor and Tesla’s cult following.
From Sentry mode to “karaoke,” these 22 Tesla features — and a few bonuses that employees are rumored to have access to — put the car in a league of its own.
1. Autopilot
All Tesla models Equipped with a driver assistance system called Autopilot.
This feature enables the car to automatically steer, accelerate and brake within its lane. The function does not replace the driver’s role, but is intended to make driving easier and reduce accidents.
Tesla’s new model has eight cameras and 12 sensors that provide a 360-view of the vehicle’s surroundings, according to the carmaker’s website. In the past, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has made the comparison Autopilot camera to the human eye.
The system also has $8,000 or $99 per month A full-self-driving add-on which can change lanes, as well as recognize stop lights and stop signs. This feature is currently in beta testing.
2. Karaoke
In 2019, Tesla got a new “Karaoke” function, which allows Tesla owners to choose from a wide selection of music and song lyrics.
This feature became especially popular in China. In January, $188 in the car manufacturer’s cars Tesla Karaoke Microphones Sold out within an hour of initial launch in China. TeslaMic is currently only available in China.
The “Karaoke” music selection also has music in different languages. But don’t think you’ll be able to sing karaoke while driving, for this feature to work, the car has to be parked.
3. Bioweapon Defense Mode
Tesla’s Model X and Model Y, as well as more recent versions of the Model S and Model 3, are equipped with a HEPA filtration system that prevents toxic chemicals from entering the car’s cabin.
This Tesla Filtration System Targets anything from pollution and bacteria to pollen, the carmaker said
In January, Tesla published Demo video on X comparing Tesla filters to non-Tesla.
—Tesla (@tesla) June 5, 2022
4. Touchscreen
All Tesla models feature a unique touchscreen that comes with a range of features including video games, streaming services and live traffic updates.
The screens are also home to standard features like climate control and navigation but look like nothing else on the market.
5. Streaming and Video Gaming
Tesla is constantly updating its infotainment system with apps like YouTube, Netflix and Hulu.
The system also has many options including theater, arcade, toybox and browser. With the arcade setting, drivers can use the steering wheel buttons or a USB controller to play full games.
Most of the entertainment features are only available when the car is parked, but drivers said it helped them pass the time When Teslas charge up or get stuck in a major traffic jam. In 2022, A said the Tesla driver He watched Netflix while stuck in a 14-hour traffic jam in snowy weather.
6. Web browser
Tesla Connectivity provides drivers with access to data-intensive features such as streaming music, media and live traffic visualization.
With Tesla’s premium connectivity, you can access a variety of websites including Hulu, Spotify and the PLEX media player while your car is parked.
7. Easter eggs
Each is programmed with Tesla Virtual easter eggs Santa in his sleigh, rainbow roads and even the port of your supercharger can be lit up with rainbow colors.
8. Air suspension
Teslas are equipped with smart Auto raising air suspension A system that changes based on your vehicle’s GPS coordinates.
Users also have the option to manually change the suspension firmness through the Tesla control panel. This feature can really come in handy if you are traveling across the country and experience changes along the way.
9. Sentinel Mode
Sentry mode lets you keep a close eye on your parked vehicle from anywhere in the world.
Let’s say someone crashes your car into a shopping cart, your Tesla will start recording from the outside camera and alert you that your vehicle has been hit via the Tesla app. This feature takes the stress out of ever having to wonder where that mysterious dent came from.
10. Superchargers
There are more than 50,000 Tesla Supercharging stations in the world – a number that the company continues to grow.
Tesla says you can charge your car in 15 minutes for a trip of up to 200 miles.
in the past, EV drivers Offers fast charging stations Tesla owners An advantage over others due to their speed as well as the widespread availability of Tesla chargers.
11. Key
There are a number of options that aren’t the traditional key for a Tesla.
If you don’t want to use your phone or card, there are also unique key fobs shaped like Tesla cars.
12. Self-presenting doors
This Tesla Model X It has doors that unlock and open fully when the driver approaches with the key.
The automatic-open option is a setting that can be turned off or on in Tesla’s in-car display.
In July 2022, Musk dubbed this feature “one of the best” Model X features.
13. Application
One of the most interesting things about Tesla is the app, which allows drivers to control their cars from virtually anywhere.
The app sends real-time updates if sentry mode is activated. You can also check the status of your vehicle while charging, control the air conditioning and heating, and even lock and unlock your car.
14. Over-the-Air Updates
Tesla vehicles Get frequent over-the-air updates designed to deliver new features to vehicles and “make them safer,” Tesla’s website says.
Vehicles cannot be operated while updates are being installed, but you can drive your vehicle while updates are being downloaded. Other automakers have since adopted Tesla’s approach to vehicle updates.
15. Funny plus mode
If you need speed and want to take your Tesla to the race track, the Ridiculous Plus mode is for you.
This feature heats up Tesla battery The maximum temperature that allows the vehicle to hit maximum speed.
16. Plaid mode
Tesla Model S Plaid Mode is another feature for speed racers.
Teslas with Plaid Mode “have a battery and three electric motors that can produce up to 1,020 horsepower and propel the car from zero to 60 mph in just two seconds,” CNN says That puts these cars in the same performance bracket as Bugattis and Lamborghinis.
17. Dog Mode
With your family dogs in mind, the car maker has introduced Tesla Dog Mode Keep animals in the car by controlling the temperature of the car to prevent them from overheating.
The touchscreen on the car will display a background, letting the onlookers know that your car is a comfortable temperature for your dog and that you will be back.
In December 2022, Tesla introduced an additional feature that enables users to watch their dog in real time while it is in the car by transmitting a live feed from the cabin camera to the Tesla app.
18. Automatic cabin overheat protection
Tesla also has an automatic climate control system for severe weather conditions.
The cabin overheat protection system is activated when the interior of an empty car reaches 105 degrees.
Tesla’s website states that when you adjust the cabin temperature in Auto, it “automatically adjusts heating, air conditioning, air distribution and fan speed to maintain the cabin at your selected temperature.”
19. Fart mode
Tesla cars are equipped Fart mode Which allows your vehicle to sound like its braking wind.
The driver can also choose which speaker the sound comes from to give the impression that the sound is coming from a specific seat or direction.
Carmaker has a Boombox mode as well, which allowed drivers to replace the sound of their horn with anything from the sound of a bleating goat to a round of applause, but the feature was disabled in February due to NHTSA concerns.
20. Frunk
Most cars have a truck behind them, but why would Tesla pass up the chance to be anything less than original.
The frunk is similar to a trunk, but on the front instead of the back—another feature quickly copied by competitors.
Since Tesla embraced the funk, other automakers have followed suit. For example, the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck also has a Fronk feature.
The EV giant rolled out a series of updates in May, including a hands-free automatic trunk that opens when you stand behind it.
21. Clear songs bar on infotainment system
by you Tesla Music App On the infotainment system, you can censor clear lyrics in songs, perfect for driving with young children.
Tesla has finally started rolling out its “Really Smart Summon” feature
Tesla has finally started its highly anticipated roll out A “really smart summon” feature, known as ASS by the company, on Tuesday.
Drivers can now open the “Summon” tab on the Tesla app to get a live view of their vehicles. They can then select “Come to Me” or “Go to Target” to reach vehicle owners or drive to a destination of their choice. If that sounds like too much, there’s also Dumb Summon, which can just move your Tesla back and forth.
Musk wrote It will be widely available next week in a post on X. Tesla says both summon features should only be used in parking lots or driveways and that drivers should be alert.
While the original version of the Summon was introduced in 2019, Tesla owners A number of issues were reported with the instrument. Musk Said earlier The new feature will roll out by the end of September 2022 and beyond signaled In April 2023. Tesla failed to deliver the update by both deadlines.
A rumored new “night curfew” feature could send parents a notification when their Tesla passes a set curfew time.
The rumored 2024.26 update was released to employees on July 3 Not the Tesla app And TassieTwo websites that track Tesla software changes.
According to reports, the update includes new parental controls, with numerous features that can be enabled with a vehicle PIN. New “Night Curfew” sends notifications to the Tesla mobile app when the vehicle passes the designated curfew time.
For parents who worry that their child might take advantage of the extra zip and higher top speeds possible with a Tesla, there may also be new controls that give parents the ability to set a maximum speed limit and reduce acceleration.
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