Lars Moravy, Tesla's VP of Vehicle Engineering, took an unexpected but welcome turn on X to engage with the community, answering questions and shedding light on Tesla's technology and the new Model 3.
Traditionally, Elon Musk has been the face of Tesla everywhere, especially on X, sharing updates and insights with his massive following. However, with Musk increasingly focusing on political commentary, Moravy stepped in to fill the void, offering a rare glimpse into the technical advancements and thoughtful considerations behind the Model 3. With less than 12 thousand followers, Moravy's engagement might seem modest compared to Musk's 172.6 million, but his detailed responses provided significant value to Tesla enthusiasts and potential buyers.
The Power of Frequency Selective Damping
One of the most intriguing revelations is the introduction of Frequency Selective Damping technology in the Model 3. This advanced suspension system is designed to significantly enhance ride comfort by targeting the shake frequencies that resonate with the human body, specifically in the 4-6 Hz range. Moravy's explanation on X underlines the dual advantage of the technology: eliminating minor road discomforts while preserving the vehicle's agile steering. Lars stated, “Know the body,” and posted an interesting picture.
Beyond the groundbreaking suspension system, Tesla's promotional efforts and Moravy's subsequent discussions highlight several key general updates to the Model 3 and Tesla.
Addressing a concern raised by The Cybertruck Guy (@cybrtrkguy) regarding the lack of published recommended tires by Tesla, Moravy acknowledged the significance of tire selection on vehicle range. Moravy revealed Tesla's intention to publish a list of recommended tires to guide customers in making informed choices that maintain or enhance their vehicle's performance and range.
Good idea. We’ll get on that. In the meantime, know we label all Tesla designed tires whether from Michelin, Goodyear, Hankook, Conti, Pirelli, etc with a T# marking and that can be seen at any tire store. get the T0, T1, T2 and know it’s from us. pic.twitter.com/tjPckFEWxV
Until this list is available, he advised customers to identify Tesla-designed tires by looking for the T# marking on products from leading manufacturers such as Michelin, Goodyear, Hankook, Continental, and Pirelli. This marking, visible in any tire store, is a hallmark of Tesla's endorsement, ensuring compatibility and optimized performance for Tesla vehicles. This initiative highlights Tesla's proactive stance on addressing customer feedback and its commitment to enhancing the ownership experience through informed tire selection.
More Details on the Model 3
Pioneering Energy Efficiency: The updated Model 3 boasts an impressive reduction in energy consumption, approximately 8.3% lower than its predecessor. Moravy attributes this to Tesla's systemic approach to efficiency, focusing on aerodynamics, tire efficiency, HVAC systems, and minimizing energy wastage.
Dual Microphones for Enhanced Call Quality: Addressing feedback on call clarity, the Model 3 now features two microphones, significantly reducing echo and improving overall sound quality during phone calls.
More Trunk and Rear Seat Space: Moravy also responded to questions about the space in the vehicle, telling X users that the new Model 3 has a larger truck and more space in the backseat. “We heard you,” stated Moravy.
Reflecting on Tesla's Dynamic Engagement
Moravy's engagement on X is reminiscent of Musk’s participation with the Tesla community. The company has thrived on user feedback and company discussions. By stepping into a role typically filled by Elon Musk, Moravy provided valuable insights into the engineering and design considerations. But he also re-engaged a fanbase thirsty for more interaction with the top people at Tesla. Perhaps Moravy could get a profile picture.
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Tesla has begun rolling out some map updates, including a brand new geographic area. These updates include two regional map updates, with one confirming Tesla’s entry into India and the other improving the maps in Europe.
Indian Launch
The biggest addition is a new map region for India, which was discovered by Tesla hacker Greentheonly. This move, while seemingly minor, is a prerequisite for Tesla launching vehicles in the region.
For years, discussions about Tesla’s arrival in India have focused on manufacturing plans, import duties, and retail store plans. However, the vehicles themselves must all be technically ready for the region.
This is more than just data entry; it involves integrating local points of interest, Tesla’s internal routing logic, and displaying regional road information correctly. In past market entries, Tesla has activated the necessary navigation regions in its software shortly before officially launching in a country, and just this morning, news broke that Tesla will open its first showroom in India.
On July 15th, Tesla will open its first showroom in Mumbai, marking its entry into the Indian market.
For those who have imported Tesla vehicles in advance of the official market entry, this means they will finally receive official maps and navigation support, and will likely begin receiving official software updates in the near future.
European Maps Update
In addition to the India map update, Tesla has also starting roll out a map update for Europe. The new map update for Europe is version EU-2025.14, bringing users up from EU-2025.2.
You’ll need to connect to WiFi in order to download map updates and similar to software updats, Tesla will roll them out gradually. If you want to learn more about map updates, be sure to check out our Tesla maps and navigaiton guide.
This map update will likely be fairly minor, but it should include newer roads, speed limits and more details. It could also include additional information that’s required for launching FSD in Europe.
While map updates aren’t as exciting as FSD updates or major software updates like the upcoming Grok AI update, they’re especially useful for Tesla owners who travel on new roads that may not be in Tesla’s current map version.
Tesla has officially scheduled its 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting for Thursday, November 6, 2025. The date was confirmed in an 8-K form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission this week. Shareholders can expect to begin receiving official notifications by email or letter this week.
While we don’t know what, if anything, is up for vote this year, shareholders should ensure their investment accounts are linked up at ir.tesla.com if they plan to vote on upcoming proposals.
While these meetings cover standard corporate governance, they’ve also become a key venue for Tesla to share updates on its future projects.
Let’s take a look back at Tesla’s 2024 shareholder meeting to see what we can expect for 2025.
A Look Back: Shareholder Meeting 2024
The 2024 Shareholder Meeting was packed with news and updates. Some of the highlights included details on Cybercab, the first mentions of AI5, and the move of Tesla’s incorporation to Texas following the re-ratification of Elon’s 2018 compensation plan.
The 2025 meeting may provide progress updates on several key items.
First up is the final status of Elon Musk’s pay package. While it was successfully re-ratified following the 2024 Meeting, the Court of Delaware ruled against it, creating a legal situation that resulted in Tesla amending its letter of incorporation and moving to Texas.
While the messy legal situation hasn’t been completely sorted out yet, there’s a chance we could see more on this at the 2025 Meeting.
Next up is a status update on the Robotaxi Network pilot, as well as progress for Tesla’s Cybercab program. We’ve seen early prototype castings for the Cybercab outside Giga Texas, and they recently provided an updated timeline in their 2024 Impact Report. This is going to be the next big step for Tesla’s growth as it starts its Robotaxi service business.
The Tesla Semi and Tesla Energy are also two massive programs undergoing upgrades and revamps. The volume production of Semi is supposed to begin by the end of 2025, and Tesla is constantly working on expanding Tesla Energy’s manufacturing footprint to meet the never-ending demand for Megapack and Powerwall. We’re anticipating some major updates here, along with some updates on Tesla’s next-generation battery tech, including the Gen 3 Cybercell that includes dry-cathode manufacturing.
There’s a lot to be excited about - and November 6th is the day we may find out a lot about Tesla’s future products. The meeting will be a big event that we’ll cover in detail, so don’t worry, even if you miss it. We’ll have a full set of recap notes and longer in-depth articles following the event, as usual.