REAL OWNERS – REAL STORIES “Original Model 3 was great. Then we added sentry mode, dog mode, made it faster, made it safer, improved HVAC, Supercharging, added games, video service streaming, music players, mobile app can preheat, open doors, view remote cameras. All Over-The-Air since I bought it in 2017. This is the next step...
Effortless OTA Updates Forget MSM catastrophizing OTA Updates as MASSIVE RECALLS, realize that OTA (Over The Air) “recalls” are super convenient. Cars are truly becoming computers on wheels and can be updated just like your phone. OTA updates are convenient, cost-effective (because manufacturers can push out updates to millions of vehicles with a single click)...
According to an Office Of Defects Investigation (ODI ), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a preliminary evaluation into the loss of motive power. There are an estimated 39,559 Ioniq 5 EVs, and 30 consumers have filed complaints over losing motive power. Many report a loud noise with a dash warning and...
Over-the-air (OTA) updates are a convenient way to keep your vehicle’s software up to date. An OTA update refers to the process of updating the software of an EV wirelessly, without requiring a physical connection or a fun trip to the service center. Safety recalls can even be addressed OTA for many circumstances. Similar to...
This multi-factor OTA (2022.16.0.2) Navigation Energy Prediction software update is a useful tool to help alleviate range anxiety even more! Seen on Tesla’s Twitter: “Tesla navigation will now take predicted crosswind, headwind, humidity & temperature into account for calculating battery % on arrival. This is in addition to current factors: predicted speed, HVAC use, elevation...