While there were a ton of new features for everyone in Tesla’s Holiday update, it was especially true for the Cybertruck. Not only did the Cybertruck receive features such as custom wrap and license plate visualizations and a special Santa Mode, but it also included improvements to the rear camera and more.
Rear Camera Update
The Cybertruck’s rearview camera is a little different from other vehicles since it acts as a rearview mirror when the back glass is covered. Since drivers may need to use the maps and rearview at the same time, Tesla created a special interface that allows you to view the rearview camera on top of the maps.
Wider Rearview: The Holiday update is making additional improvements to this. The rearview camera is now stretched across the full width of the maps, making it a far more seamless part of the interface.
Zooming In: If you double tap the camera or tap the icon in the corner once, you’ll be able to switch between three preset zoom levels - 0.5x, 1x, and 1.5x. And if three isn’t enough, you can fine-tune your zoom by pinching your finger in and out to really get the zoom level you’re most comfortable with.
Door Opener
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On other Tesla vehicles, you’re able to unlatch the driver’s door through the Tesla app, by adding the Unlatch option to the list of Quick Actions. However, this wasn’t available on the Cybertruck, and the only way to open the vehicle doors was to actually walk up to it and press the button.
Now, when you’re within Bluetooth range (approximately 30 ft/10m), the Controls Section of your Tesla App will have a new set of buttons - an arrow facing away from each door. Pressing one of these will pop open the door, similar to the “Open Driver’s Door” button that was previously available for other Tesla vehicles.
It’s a fantastic feature, especially for the winter months, as snow and ice can build up, and pressing the button can become a challenge. Another good use is for your passengers - many of whom are likely unfamiliar with the Cybertruck’s rather unique door-opening solution. You’ll be able to open it as they walk up.
Wes Morrill, Tesla’s Cybertruck Program Manager, confirmed on X that the Offroad Light Bar will eventually make its way to the Tesla Shop, and is compatible with both the Dual Motor and Tri-Motor variants of the Cybertruck.
However, those who haven’t purchased a Foundation-series Cyberbeast will have to wait until everyone who pre-ordered has received their lightbar first.
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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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