Tesla is a software company as well as a car manufacturer. You’ll find the most innovative features in a Tesla. These include video streaming like Netflix and live footage of your car as it is parked.
Here are some top features found in nearly every Tesla. A look at Tesla Features
Autopilot
Tesla’s Autopilot features traffic-aware cruise control (TACC) and autosteer. TACC allows Tesla vehicles to automatically accelerate or slow down depending on how close they are to each other.
The driver sets the maximum speed and following distance, and the car will control its speed and distance from other vehicles.
Autosteer is a combination of TACC and the ability to allow Teslas to stay in their lanes.
Standard Autopilot will allow the vehicle to steer itself in its lane. Full Self-Driving (FSD), which helps your car to perform additional functions such as changing lanes, getting off highway ramps, and responding to traffic lights or stop signs, is available.
Tesla is currently testing new functionality in the US with FSD Beta, which allows the vehicle to operate on city streets without driver supervision. The vehicle can make left turns without protection, wait for other cars, navigate around pedestrians and stop cars, and much more. The feature is still in its early stages, so the driver must be involved.
Every Tesla comes with 12 ultrasonic sensors and eight cameras externally. A robust onboard computer provides additional safety to help you navigate your journey.
Sentry Mode
Sentry Mode is one of the most innovative features of Tesla. Sentry Mode adds an extra layer of protection to vehicles by constantly monitoring the environment around them when they’re not being used.
Sentry Mode is activated and enters a “standby state” like a home alarm system. To detect potential threats, Sentry Mode uses the car’s cameras. Sentry Mode will switch to “alert” mode if it senses a little danger, such as someone sitting in the car. It will flash the car’s lights and display a message on its touchscreen warning others that its cameras are recording.
You’ll find recordings of activity when you return to your car.
Sentry Mode is an excellent security feature that deters potential thieves. You can also choose whether Sentry Mode should be activated whenever you aren’t near your home or when you’re away.
Dashcam
There is no need for a third-party solution when the Dashcam comes standard. Tesla instead records continuously from four cameras around the vehicle as it drives.
You can save the videos to a USB drive to easily access them whenever necessary. The videos can be viewed in your vehicle as well.
If you don’t save the footage, it will be overwritten after one hour.
Tap the dashcam icon to save the last ten seconds of footage.
You can have your car save recordings of you in an accident or when you honk your horn.
Connectivity
All Tesla cars must be connected. There are two types of connection plans. The standard plan is free and provides navigation, live traffic, and the ability to communicate from your smartphone to the car. Additional services may be available if you have Wi-Fi access or are connected to your hotspot.
Tesla’s Premium Connectivity package is the second available plan. You get access to many features for $10 per month. You get live traffic visualizations, satellite view maps, video streaming while you are in the park (including Netflix and YouTube), karaoke and music streaming (Spotify and Slacker, Tidal, and others), live camera access, and internet browsing.
Tesla Theater
There are many entertainment options available for Teslas. These include audio and video streaming, games, and other entertainment options.
The Tesla cars are equipped with video streaming. This can be accessed when the vehicle is parked or on a rear-screen of a new Model S/Model X.
You can stream videos via Twitch, YouTube, or Netflix. Hulu, Disney Plus, and other subscription-based services may also be available in certain countries.
The Tesla Theater is a great way to spend time charging while on long trips or waiting for someone.
Music streaming
You can also use a variety of music streaming services to listen to music while you drive. You can play any song by creating playlists, searching, or using your voice.
Tesla currently offers TuneIn and Slacker, as well as Spotify, Spotify, TIDAL, and TuneIn. FM radio is available on the Model S and Model X, as well as Sirius XM.
Karaoke
Tesla’s karaoke feature
There’s a Tesla version called Tesla Karaoke. You can sing and play some famous karaoke songs in your car. Karaoke allows song lyrics to be displayed directly on the screen without interfering with the crucial information that the driver requires to drive safely. Song lyrics can also be displayed with or without vocals. It does not have a microphone and cannot record your voice.
Games
Many games can be built into a Tesla. These include Super Breakout and Cuphead, Sonic the Hedgehog (2048), Fallout Shelter, and Fallout Shelter, among others. To play certain games, Tesla supports by connecting a controller to the car.
Romance Mode
There are many easter eggs in Teslas. One of these eggs is Romance Mode. While you can’t roast marshmallows in your Tesla, you can still snuggle up with your loved ones at this virtual fireplace. You can access Romance Mode while in Park by using your Toybox. Then, queue up the music.
Santa Mode
Tesla’s Santa Mode can be entertaining during the holidays
Santa Mode lets you get into the Christmas spirit with its ability to transform your screen visualizations into Christmas-inspired variations. Your vehicle becomes Santa’s sleigh, and other cars transform into reindeer. Elves are created for pedestrians. This is one of the most amazing Tesla easter eggs.
Mode for Car Wash
Tesla’s Car Wash Mode gives the status of several features
The Car Wash mode is available in the Tesla service menu. This makes it easy to take your car to an automated car wash. This activates all windows, locks the charging port, closes the windows, and disables automatic windshield wipers and sentry mode alerts. It also undermines the parking sensors.
Dog Mode
Tesla’s Dog Mode maintains the cabin temperature while you’re gone
Tesla’s dog mode turns on the heater or air conditioner when pets are left in the vehicle.
This feature is accessible via the car’s climate controller. Next, click “Dog” at the far right of the “Keep Climate On”, and then select the fan icon at the bottom left of the 15-inch display. When you exit your Tesla, you will see a message: “Don’t worry!” The heater (or air conditioner) is on and at XX degrees. The temperature will stay the same as when you were away from your car. This is one of many benefits of having a huge battery.
If Tesla’s battery falls below 20%, the owner receives a push notification on his phone.
A Camp Mode keeps the main display lit, the USB ports plugged in, and the climate on.
Valet Mode
When Valet mode is activated by Tesla, the operating system limits the vehicle’s functionality. The car’s maximum speed is limited to 70 mph, and its acceleration is decreased. Valet Mode activates Autopilot but disables Autopilot.
Valet Mode locks the front trunk and glove compartment automatically. Valet Mode also prevents certain types of personal information from appearing on Tesla’s screen. The “places” function has been disabled so that the car owner’s address, contact information, and scheduled meetings are not displayed on the screen.
Valet Mode, which is Tesla’s navigation and Homelink access functions, can be activated while it is active.
Tesla Phone App
The Tesla app is well-designed and offers many great features. You can also sync your smartphone to the Tesla to make it your car key. As you approach the car, the car will automatically unlock all doors if it detects your phone. It will lock all doors when you leave the vehicle.
The app also can turn on the air conditioner, which cools the car when you get in it. This is a fantastic feature for those who live in hot or cold climates.
You can also check your vehicle’s location via the app.
