Tesla Semi visualizations found in new Tesla app update

Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app

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An update to the Tesla App is in the store. While 4.14.3 doesn’t appear to have much that will impact current Tesla owners, there are significant additions that bring the Semi and the Cybertruck just a little closer to reality.

Twitter user @Tesla_App_iOS, tweeted several assets of the updated app. This account monitors the App Store for updates to the Tesla app.

For those unfamiliar with code speak, decompile means reverse engineering code to be easily understood by humans. This process has produced a lot of wow in seeing the Semi. It’s already well known that the first batch of Semis will be delivered to Pepsi on December 1. Now we are seeing assets appear in this app update.

While it was widely speculated, these new assets confirm that the Semi will leverage the same Tesla app as Tesla owners utilize today, although it's expected to have capabilities that are unique to the semi-truck.

These newly discovered 3D models are expected to be used in the Semi's visualization at the top of the app in addition to other areas such as Climate and Controls.

Tesla's 3D models are highly detailed and reveal some additional details about the upcoming vehicle.

In the 3D model, we can see a huge sun visor, which will be necessary given the extra-large windows. The driver's seat is also placed in the middle of the cab, meaning the visor will have to shade the entire windshield length. There are components in the cockpit — including a wireless charger.

Another Twitter user, @olympusdev_, was able to show the 3D assets in great detail showing the door swinging out the opposite way, as well as the large frunk. There are also some 3D renderings of the cockpit.

Meanwhile, Cybertruck is still pegged for the middle of 2023. However, it's a positive sign to see it start to appear in the updated app. It’s referred to as Model C. Of course, “C” is for Cybertruck, while Model T has been reserved for the Semi “Truck” because S is already assigned to the iconic car that started it all.

It’s another sign that Tesla's third phase is well underway, and soon Semi (everything we know about the Semi) and Cybertrucks will be commonly spotted on roadways and not just in app code.

Tesla app 4.14.3 is now available in the Apple AppStore and is expected to be available in the Google PlayStore soon.

Enjoy these images of the Semi below that @olympusdev_ was able to render from the assets in the updated app.

Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app

@olympusdev_

Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app

@olympusdev_

Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app

@olympusdev_

Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app

@olympusdev_

Tesla has added 3D models of the Tesla Semi to their app

@olympusdev_

Tesla Says 12V Power Socket Access Will Not Return With Sentry Mode

Not a Tesla App

It turns out that the big undocumented change in Tesla update 2024.32 that disables the 12V power and USB ports while Sentry Mode is active is not a bug but an intentional change.

A fan contacted Tesla Service to see if the change was intentional and what the reason behind the change was. Surprisingly, they received a response pretty quickly.

No 12V Power Access

Tesla has decided to restrict 12V power access for safety reasons—namely, to “reduce the likelihood of thermal events” when third-party devices are left powered on without users present. Tesla reached out to the fan in question by phone, and they seemed to be sticking to that line.

It seems that Tesla is resolute that it was due to safety reasons and that the change would not be “fixed” or allowed in a future software update – as this was an intentional change for safety reasons.

Other sources have reported that the change was due to potential misuse of the 12V power access, with people wiring 1200w microwaves and kettles or jury-rigging 240v to 120v adapters, which had apparently been the cause of multiple fires in Tesla vehicles within China.

Workarounds

Thankfully, for those who camp or need to keep their sub-trunk fridges powered while still having security in their vehicles, there is a simple, although inconvenient, workaround. You can enable Camp Mode, then manually lock your car (since Camp Mode turns off walk-away door locking) and turn off climate controls from the app.

While Sentry will NOT be active with this workaround, the car's power sockets remain powered. While this workaround is fine to use occasionally, it’ll be tiresome for those who use a fridge regularly.

We’re still hoping Tesla considers bringing the Cybertruck’s Power Control menu to the rest of its vehicles and is somehow able to limit the max draw from these outlets to prevent dangerous situations.

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Join Our Tesla Robotaxi Event Prediction Contest

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With the Robotaxi event just a day away, we thought it would be a fun idea to run a contest to predict what Tesla will announce tomorrow evening.

We’ve outlined a list of questions below; simply answer them on our forums or social media (X or Threads), and be entered for a chance to win some great prizes.

The individuals who have the most correct answers will win one of five prizes mentioned below. If more than five people get them all right, a random drawing will be held from the pool of winners.

We’ll reach out to the winners either by email or by DM on social media.

The Questions

1. Will Tesla let attendees experience Robotaxi at the event?

2. Will Tesla first start the network with human supervision (ridesharing), or with Robotaxis only?

3. What year will the network start? When will it become fully autonomous? (if announced)

4. When will Robotaxi production begin? (if announced)

5. Will it be Robotaxi or Cybercab?

6. Which of these Robotaxi Concepts will be the closest to the one announced?

7. Will Robotaxi include:

   1. Front-facing camera?

   2. Stainless-steel body?

   3. Steer-by-Wire or No Steering Wheel? (if announced)

   4. Which current Tesla model has the most similar door-opening mechanism?

   5. How many seats will the robotaxi have?

8. Will the robotaxi include AI5/Hardware 5, HW4 or something completely different?

9. Where will Tesla’s first Rideshare/Robotaxi location be established?

10. Will customers be able to purchase a Robotaxi?

Requirements

Please use the template below to answer the questions on social media or in our forums. You can post your answer as a comment to our forums, to our X post, or to our Threads post.

Once you do that, repost or quote post your favorite article from us.

1. Yes

2. Ridesharing

3. 2025/2027

4. 2025

5. Cybercab

6. Dominic's

7. Yes, Yes, SBW, No, 2

8. HW5

9. LA

10. Yes

Prizes

Prizes are generously provided by Enhance and Jowua, makers of some of the best Tesla accessories and amazing Tesla community members. Prizes will be mailed out directly by them. Winners will get to choose their prize from the list below. First place will have the first pick and so on. There will be five winners in total.

• S3XY Buttons (including a commander and wiring)

• S3XY Knob for Model 3/Y

• Tesla Gaming Controller - Multi-Device Wireless Controller (Wireless Charging)

• Tesla Gaming Controller - Multi-Device Wireless Controller (Wireless Charging)

• Tesla Gaming Controller - Multi-Device Wireless Controller (Wireless Charging)

Disclaimer

This is a Tesla event, and Tesla normally likes to hold their cards close to their chest. If an answer is ambiguous, we’ll go with the best choice decided by our staff. We’ll do our best to be fair. This

With all that said, we wish our entrants the best of luck, and we’ll announce the winners at the end of the week.

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