Recently, Tesla began rolling out its software update 2024.45.32, reaching approximately 17% of its fleet. This new update, although it mainly focuses on bug fixes compared to previous versions, incorporates a series of interesting features introduced with version 2024.44.25.3. These new capabilities significantly change and improve the user experience for Tesla owners.
Key features from previous updates
Among the notable additions, the Tesla App's compatibility with the Apple Watch, allowing users to manage certain car functions from their watch, provides additional convenience. In addition, the option to save Dashcam and Sentinel mode clips to your phone provides ease of access and management of captured videos.
Driving and navigation optimizations
The driver assistance system has been enhanced with Autoshift between forward and reverse on upgraded Model 3 models, as well as SiriusXM integration. The ability to define the remaining energy upon arrival, combined with the search for routes with estimated detour times, allows for better journey management.
Particular attention is paid to weather conditions with precipitation mapping and display of climate conditions at destination. When navigating, the vehicle will indicate significant weather differences between the current position and the final destination.
In terms of entertainment, Tesla has enriched its offering with Santa mode, the Boomerang Fu game and improvements to the Arcade rear module for the Cybertruck (CT). Rear camera improvements, including size and zoom, provide clearer vision when maneuvering.
The user can now schedule a light show from the Tesla app or use a new media card to control the playback of active videos. From now on, video content initiated before driving can be listened to in audio format during the journey.
Road safety and energy management
Safety is not left out, with rear cross-traffic alert and notification in Sentinel mode if a door handle is pulled. An interesting feature also allows you to automatically lower the music volume when reversing to reduce distractions.
For vehicles without premium connectivity, it is now possible to see traffic on their navigation route, and when a Supercharger is targeted, a notice is displayed on the touchscreen regarding stalls currently out of service.
Improved management and customization
Personalization is enhanced with wraps and license plate personalization for the CT. In addition, passenger seat management can now be adjusted via controls, and a detailed maintenance summary is available for users eager for technical details.
Finally, the Energy app provides an overview of energy consumption over the last 200 miles, giving users a better understanding and tracking of their energy efficiency.
This update continues to propel Tesla forward, solidifying not only its position as a leader in automotive innovation but also its ongoing commitment to improving the user experience.
List of all the new features
Functional New Features:
- Tesla App sur Apple Watch : Control certain functions of your Tesla directly from your connected watch.
- Saving Dashcam and Sentry Mode clips to your phone : Directly download surveillance or driving videos to your smartphone.
- Automatic switching between Drive and Reverse : Improved function for the facelifted Model 3.
- SiriusXM : Available on Model 3, Y and Cybertruck.
- Estimated energy on arrival : Predict the remaining battery percentage at your destination.
- Search along the route : Displays estimated detour times for your stops en route.
- Precipitation map and weather at destination : Display the weather conditions at the arrival point directly in the interface.
- Climate deviation reporting : You will be informed if weather conditions differ significantly between your current location and the destination.
Security Improvements:
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert : Warnings in the event of a risk of collision when reversing.
- Sentinel Mode : Notifications on the mobile app if a door handle is pulled.
- Dynamic navigation around road closures : Automatically adjusts the route based on closures.
- Reduced volume in reverse : The music volume automatically decreases when in reverse to minimize distractions.
Personalization and Entertainment:
- Personalization of wraps and license plates : Available for the Cybertruck.
- Rear camera improvement : Larger image and zoom function for the Cybertruck.
- Improved TuneIn : Enriched experience for internet radio.
- Rear arch : Feature for the Cybertruck.
- Mode Santa : For the Cybertruck.
- Programming of light shows : Control via Tesla app.
- Fu Boomerang Game : New game available.
- Playing videos in the browser : Watch your favorite video content or listen to it in audio form while driving.
Practicality:
- Controlling the passenger seat from the main screen : Easily accessible settings.
- Maintenance Summary : Summary of interviews carried out.
- Rear video controls : Video playback possible via the rear screen even while driving.
- Parking search : Locate the car parks near your destination.
- Energy App: Consumption page : Track your energy consumption over the last 200 miles (for Model S, X and Cybertruck).
- Standard Connectivity : Vehicles without premium connectivity can now see traffic while navigating.
Supercharger optimization:
- Notification of out-of-service terminals : Receive alerts on your vehicle's screen if certain terminals are unavailable.
Miscellaneous Improvements:
- Improved Dashcam Video Player : Jumps directly to the recorded event.
- Autosteer and automatic lane change : Lane indicators available in Europe.
- Dashcam video playback with adjustable speeds : Option not documented.
- Slightly redesigned charger pins on the map : Undocumented visual adjustment.
Recent update (2024.45.32) : No notable changes apart from bug fixes compared to the previous version.
