Tesla is on the brink of unveiling a significant update to its flagship vehicles, the Model S and X. Despite being the luxury line, these vehicles have fallen behind the rest of Tesla’s offerings when it comes to a few new features. That is all about to change. Trusted sources, who have provided reliable information in the past, have informed Not a Tesla App that ambient lighting and a front bumper camera will be added to the S and X in early March.
The Front Bumper Camera
Introducing a front bumper camera marks a pivotal upgrade for the Model S and X, positioning them alongside the Cybertruck regarding technological advancements. This feature is designed to mitigate the blind spot directly in front of the vehicle, a critical enhancement for navigating tight parking spaces and complex urban environments. The camera integration into Tesla's existing camera application suggests a seamless user experience, allowing drivers access to a front view that enhances overall vehicle awareness and safety.
Elevating Experience: Ambient Lighting
Tesla's ambient lighting feature, previously introduced in the 2024 Model 3, the Cybertruck, and the Model Y in China is now making its way to the Model S and X. These thin light strips, embedded near the top edge of the vehicle's doors and curving around the dashboard and all the way to the back seat, offer a near 360-degree lighting effect, setting a high-tech ambiance within the cabin.
New Yoke was Just the Beginning
Tesla recently introduced an upgraded steering yoke for the Model S and Model X, featuring a much-requested center horn, enhanced stitching for durability, and an overall improvement in build quality. This redesign addresses previous criticisms of the yoke, particularly the inconvenient placement and sensitivity of the horn button. The new yoke design, showcases a more intuitive horn placement, right in the center, below the "TESLA" badge and robust stitching, addressing both functionality and longevity concerns.
New vs. Old Model S/X Yoke
• Updated higher quality material • Centre mechanical horn • Camera toggle in place of old horn button • Basting stitching pic.twitter.com/5GwRKDfHc2
Tesla's philosophy of introducing updates as needed, rather than following the conventional model year cycle, ensures that its vehicles are always at the forefront of technology and design. This strategy of continuous enhancement enables Tesla to swiftly integrate the latest features and improvements, directly responding to consumer feedback and evolving regulations. It's a dynamic approach that not only maintains the novelty and appeal of the Tesla lineup but also demonstrates the company's dedication to innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction. By prioritizing immediate advancements over traditional schedules, Tesla continues to lead the electric vehicle industry forward, setting new standards for what drivers can expect from their vehicles.
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It has been a long wait for FSD for European customers, many of whom paid for the feature years ago on now legacy hardware. While the FSD transfer program has come and gone multiple times, there’s something to be said about having it available in North America, where it can be used, and in Europe or other countries, where it still just remains the same as Enhanced Autopilot (differences between Autopilot, EAP, and FSD).
FSD Transfer is a nice goodwill gesture from Tesla that in theory doesn’t cost them anything. Instead, it keeps customers, especially those who have been waiting for years, loyal and happy. It also incentivizes them to upgrade to a newer Tesla with HW4, where FSD will hopefully be achieved.
In a reply to a post on X, Elon agreed with the suggestion that offering FSD transfers in Europe would be a fair solution for those who have already purchased FSD but can’t use its capabilities.
FSD Transfer directly addresses a growing concern for many long-term European Tesla owners. Thousands of customers purchased the full package, often many years ago, with the expectation that FSD would eventually be capable and approved for use. However, the reality is that FSD, even as an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), continues to be pushed back in Europe.
Without the transfer program, it's a difficult choice: either throw away your original investment in FSD and pay for the package a second time (FSD price history), or subscribe to it in the future.
Offering FSD transfers is a good way for Tesla to meet them halfway. It's a difficult situation, and one that’s being hindered by processes beyond the control of both the customer and Tesla. However, a transfer helps both parties. Tesla sells another vehicle, and the customer gets to keep FSD.
When Will it Be Available?
Based on how FSD transfers have worked in the past following Elon’s announcements, this feature is likely to become available for a limited time period in the coming days or weeks. If it happens, we should expect an announcement from Tesla Europe on X and emails being sent out to Tesla customers.
Once the program is in place, all you need to do is complete your vehicle purchase and then inform your Tesla sales advisor that you’d like to transfer FSD. You don’t even have to sell or trade in your old Tesla; FSD will simply be removed from it as a feature.
Hopefully, Tesla enables FSD Transfers for everyone, regardless of region. It should be an ongoing offer until at least FSD is approved in the given country or region.
The introductory price for Tesla’s Robotaxi Network has finally been updated. In a post on X, Elon Musk confirmed that the new fare would be rolling out to complement the new Robotaxi geofence expansion.
This change marks the first adjustment to Tesla’s fares since the initial $4.20 launch price 23 days ago. While the price increase may seem significant in terms of percentages, when compared to other options in the ride-hailing area, it is still drastically cheaper.
But the price is now a princely $6.90, as foretold in the prophecy 😂
Robotaxi currently operates on a simple, flat-rate model. The new $6.90 fare gets you a ride to anywhere within the recently expanded geofence.
So far, this is the opposite approach compared to other services, such as Waymo or traditional ride-sharing options like Uber and Lyft. All these services use dynamic pricing based on distance, time of day, and demand. A comparable trip on any one of these services could cost anywhere from $30 to $65, and potentially even higher during peak hours.
That doesn’t even include the tip fees for human drivers either - another win for Robotaxi (can you tip a Robotaxi?).
Even with the adjustment, the flat $6.90 fare remains less than half the price of a typical competing ride, making Robotaxi the most affordable point-to-point transportation option in Austin, aside from mass transit, for now.
A “Maturing” Service
The price change, moving from one meme-worthy number to another, is a sign that Robotaxi is finally graduating from its initial pilot phase. Following the first major expansion of the service area, this adjustment is a logical next step towards finding a more sustainable flat price.
While the new fare is a 65% increase over the old fare, the key takeaway is that it is still far cheaper than other options, and still just as meme-worthy. Tesla is aiming to have its early access riders complete as many rides as possible during these early months, and this pricing is still very reflective of that.
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