Tesla continues to surprise and innovate with its regular updates. The latest, version 2024.26, brings its share of new features long awaited by owners. Here is an overview of the main improvements.
YouTube Music and Amazon Music integrate Tesla vehicles
The 2024.26 update expands the music offering in Tesla vehicles by adding two new apps: YouTube Music and Amazon Music. This integration complements an already extensive range of Spotify, Apple Music, Tune In and Tidal. Drivers can now enjoy an even wider range of music choices, catering to the varied tastes of users.
To access these new applications during driving phases, Tesla specifies that a Premium Connectivity subscription is required, billed at €9.99/month. This subscription is essential for features requiring high bandwidth.
But you can also access it without a premium connection by setting up a wifi hotspot via your mobile phone or accessing your home wifi from your garage.
Enhanced parental control
Tesla is also improving its parental control functionality. Owners can now enable parental controls using a PIN code, set a maximum speed limit, and limit acceleration capabilities. Additionally, safety features such as speed limit alert, automatic emergency braking, and collision alert can be enabled. A new nighttime curfew option is also available. These settings can be configured directly from the vehicle or via the Tesla mobile app, providing greater peace of mind for parents.
More precise navigation with “secondary destinations”
Navigation also gets a significant update. Tesla is introducing the “secondary destinations” feature, allowing users to select a sub-destination to get more detailed directions. For example, it’s now possible to choose a specific terminal at an airport, making complex journeys easier.
Weather information and air quality
Tesla is adding new weather and air quality information to the center display. By tapping on the displayed temperature, users can get a detailed forecast, including the chance of rain and the maximum and minimum temperatures for the day. This feature helps users better plan trips based on weather conditions.
Fine load management
One of the most anticipated improvements in this update concerns charging management. Version 2024.26 allows owners to schedule charging and battery preconditioning in a more precise manner. This new feature is particularly beneficial for French owners, as it allows them to take advantage of off-peak hours to charge the vehicle without having to resort to a third-party application.
Users can select a location, schedule a single operation, repeat specific times or days of the week, and precisely control when charging begins and ends. While the rollout of this update is starting in North America, users will need to be patient to take full advantage of it.
Conclusion
Tesla's 2024.26 update is a major step in improving the user experience. With new music apps, enhanced parental controls, more accurate navigation, detailed weather information, and optimized charging management, Tesla continues to demonstrate its ability to innovate and meet the needs of its customers. These improvements promise to make every journey more enjoyable and safer.