Tesla adds your vehicle's specs and warranty expiration details to app

February 4, 2022

By Nuno Cristovao

Tesla has once again updated its app with additional features. Last week Tesla updated its official app for iOS and Android to version 4.5.1.

Tesla adds warranty information to its app

In version 4.5.1 Tesla added charging statistics. The statistics let you view exactly how many kilowatts were used to charge your vehicle over the last 31 days. It also lets you know how much was spent charging your vehicle and how that would compare to a similarly-sized gas vehicle.

Tesla did a great job with the feature. It lets you set your electric rate, use the rate from your local electric supplier and it uses the average cost of gas in your state when comparing your Tesla to a gas vehicle.

Just a few days later and Tesla has added another feature. This update doesn't require an update as Tesla made the changes over a configuration file that is fetched when you load the app.

If you have the latest Tesla app and scroll to the bottom on the home screen, you'll now see a "View Details" link below your vehicle's software version.

When you tap the link, you'll be able to view your vehicle's detailed specs and warranty information.

Tesla adds more vehicle information to its app

The specs you see are similar to what you'd see on a Monroney or window sticker when purchasing a new car. It'll show your vehicle model, paint color, and any package you bought with your car such as full self-driving, wheels and more.

In addition to your vehicle's specs, you'll also be able to view your car's warranty information and the relevant expiration date for each one. The warranty information includes general vehicle coverage, roadside assistance, battery, and drive unit details.

View vehicle specs in the Tesla app

One detail that is missing and we hope that Tesla will add it in a future update, is the maximum mileage allowed for each warranty. Similar to other manufacturers, Tesla will cover the vehicle's warranty for a specific period or for a certain amount of miles, whichever occurs first.

For the general warranty and roadside assistance, the warranty is valid for four years or 50,000 miles.

As for the battery and drivetrain, those are covered for eight years (as outlined in the app), or when your vehicle reaches a specific mileage.

Battery and drivetrain warranty information

The actual mileage will vary depending on your exact model. For Model 3 SR and SR+, the warranty is valid for 100,000 miles.

For other Model 3 and Model Y models, the warranty mileage is 120,000 miles, and for the Model S and Model X, it's 150,000 miles.

Wait times for new Teslas have dropped considerably

November 11, 2022

By Kevin Armstrong

Wait times for a Tesla have been drastically reduced

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Just in time for Christmas, Tesla's wait times are considerably shorter. Model S or Model X Plaid have estimated delivery dates from November to December, as do the Performance variants of the Model 3 and Model Y. So, there is plenty of time for Santa to drop one off in the driveway with a big bow. Not only that, but several areas also have Model Ys and Model 3s available right now.

It's in stark contrast to a few months ago when some buyers reported wait times of up to a year. This new situation could be viewed two ways. Tesla has achieved much better production times to keep those wait times lower, or demand has slowed for the vehicles.

Piecing together the company's headlines from the past year and you spot a few themes, production has been ramping up, there is now an abundance of batteries, and the shipping bottlenecks appear to be solved. The Model Y, which Elon Musk says will be the best-selling vehicle in the world in 2023, has been the focus of the Gigafactory in Texas. On October 30, the company tweeted Giga Texas had produced 20,000 Model Ys. The tweet came just 43 days after announcing the factory had reached 10,000.

In September, Tesla's vice president of investor relations gave a private presentation to Goldman Sachs. Martin Viecha was quoted by the Business Insider saying, "For the first time I can remember, we can access all the supply we need for both businesses." The businesses are vehicles and Powerwalls. So, getting the single most crucial component in an electric car is no issue.

However, dropping demand for several months to just a few weeks could also indicate fewer orders. The reigning king of the electric vehicle space has had a lot more company in the past year. Every automaker worldwide has been tripping over themselves announcing electric vehicles. Tesla had a ten-year head start on the competition, which started right after the first Model S was delivered in 2012. Now consumers have more choices, and some loyal to a brand can switch to electric while remaining with that same brand. While Tesla creates the best electric cars on Earth, they only have four models available to pick from, which may not fit everyone's needs.

Tesla has also recently stopped allowing buyers to hold off on an order when it's their turn to complete the purchase. You. used to be able to put off orders, but you're now limited to a one-time hold of up to seven days. At that point, you'll need to go through with the purchase or forfeit your place in line.

This change to Tesla's policy may also have played a role in reduced wait times.

Another factor that may be playing a role is the new U.S. tax credit that begins in 2023. Many reservation holders may be putting off their orders or canceling them in order to qualify for the upcoming tax credit.

While most vehicles are available within weeks, the Model 3 long-range is still unavailable for order. However, the website says it will be available in 2023. Keep in mind this doesn't include the Cybertruck, which will start to be delivered next year. Those wait times have been long.

Tesla Semi visualizations found in new Tesla app update

November 11, 2022

By Kevin Armstrong

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

@olympusdev_

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.