Tesla has released its annual Holiday Update, packed with new features that address long-standing user requests and add new levels of convenience and entertainment to the driving experience.
These are the new features Tesla is introducing in the 2024 Holiday Update.
- Tesla App on Apple Watch
This feature allows owners to,
- Use their Apple Watch as a phone key
- Check battery charge
- Open the frunk
- Control climate settings
- Enhanced Media and Connectivity
- SiriusXM now available for Model 3, Y, and Cybertruck
- Improved TuneIn Radio functionality
- New search capabilities along navigation routes with estimated detour times
- Advanced Safety and Convenience Features
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert provides warnings about pedestrians or vehicles when in reverse
- Autoshift functionality for stalkless Model 3, improving parking lot maneuverability
- Option to set preferred battery charge level for destination arrival
- Maintenance summary tracking directly from the vehicle’s touchscreen
- Cybertruck-Specific Upgrades
- Custom wrap and license plate personalization options
- Improved rear camera interface with pinch-to-zoom functionality
- Rear seat arcade gaming
- 2024 Holiday Update, Festive “Santa Mode” avatar transformation (Changes your Cybertruck avatar into Santa’s sleigh including reindeers, elves & more)
- Ability to schedule Light Shows remotely via the Tesla app, including the two new Light Shows.
- Media and Entertainment Additions
- Precipitation map and destination weather viewing
- New games including Boomerang Fu
- “Fart on Contact” feature (Prank your friends with each new bum detection)
- Ability to adjust passenger seats from vehicle controls
- Dashcam and Sentry Mode Improvements
Owners can now save and share dashcam and Sentry Mode footage directly through the Tesla app, a feature many had been requesting.
Other Minor Updates Packed with Tesla Holiday Update 2024:
- Rear Screen Remote: Now includes video playback controls while driving.
- Find Nearby Parking: Locate parking spots near your destination or points of interest.
- Reduced Distractions in Reverse: Music volume can automatically lower when reversing.
- Dynamic Navigation: Routes will automatically adjust to avoid road closures.
- Sentry Mode Enhancement: Receive mobile app notifications if a door handle is pulled.
- Energy App Update: Consumption page now available for Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck.
- Traffic View for All: Vehicles without Premium Connectivity can now see traffic on their navigation route.
- Supercharger Stall Notifications: When arriving at a Supercharger, the touchscreen will notify you of any out-of-service stalls.