2020.28.10 Release Notes

Details

Release Date

July 19, 2020

Recent News

Sirius XM Improvements

Tesla Sirius XM Improvements feature in update 2020.28.10
Available Worldwide
Sirius XM Radio
Models:
S
X
Sirius XM Radio

In this release, we have made improvements to the interface of Sirius XM to allow easier usability and discovery of stations, enhanced categorization of content, and improved the overall navigation experience.

Please note: You must have an active subscription to listen to Sirius XM. Please see Subscription Tab for details.

Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control (Beta)

Tesla Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control (Beta) feature in update 2020.28.10
Stop Control / HW 3
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Stop Control / HW 3

When Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control is enabled, the Autosteer cruising set speed on residential roads can now be increased up to +5 mph (10 km/h) over the speed limit.

Supercharger Improvements

Tesla Supercharger Improvements feature in update 2020.28.10
100kW battery produced after 6/2020
Models:
S
X
100kW battery produced after 6/2020

Your car is now able to charge at V3 Superchargers at up to 250kW peak rates. As usual, when you navigate to a Supercharger, your car will condition its battery during the drive, so it can charge faster.

Range Display

Tesla Range Display feature in update 2020.28.10
Raven Drive Unit
Without Long Range Plus
Models:
S
X
Raven Drive Unit
Without Long Range Plus

Your car will now display a slightly higher range to more accurately reflect the capacity of the battery.

Range Display

Tesla Range Display feature in update 2020.28.10
Performance Upgrade Package
Models:
Y
Performance Upgrade Package

Your car will now display a slightly higher range to more accurately reflect the capacity of the battery.

Passenger Face Vent

Tesla Passenger Face Vent feature in update 2020.28.10
Models:
Y

Your car will automatically disable the passenger face vents when no passenger is detected, lowering energy consumption in hot weather. This vent can be manually enabled by tapping where you'd like the passenger face vent to direct air within the climate control panel.

Suspension Improvements

Tesla Suspension Improvements feature in update 2020.28.10
Available Worldwide
Adaptive Air
Models:
S
X
Adaptive Air

Ride comfort in HIGH and VERY HIGH is improved through adaptive suspension damping improvements and reductions in maximum allowed speeds and ground clearances. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual to find more details.

Suspension Improvements

Tesla Suspension Improvements feature in update 2020.28.10
Available Worldwide
Smart Air
Models:
S
X
Smart Air

For improved ride comfort, the maximum allowed speed and ground clearance in HIGH and VERY HIGH have been reduced. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual to find more details.

New Language Support

Tesla New Language Support feature in update 2020.28.10
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

You can now select Polish as your language. To update your language setting, tap Controls > Display and select the desired option from the Language drop down menu.

Note: Your vehicle must be in PARK to change languages.

Tesla Arcade

Tesla Tesla Arcade feature in update 2020.28.10
Without Raven Drive Unit
Models:
S
X
Without Raven Drive Unit

Due to local regulations, the Tesla Arcade has been removed from your car.

2024.8.4 Release Notes

One-Time Charge Limit

Tesla One-Time Charge Limit feature in update 2024.8.4
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

If you're planning a road trip, you can choose the One-Time Charge option.

This option appears when you increase the Charge Limit above the daily driving recommendation.

Afterward your vehicle will automatically revert back to your previous daily driving Charge Limit.

Danger Zones on Your Route

Tesla Danger Zones on Your Route feature in update 2024.8.4
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Navigation now includes symbols along your route to show danger zones.

To see this route information you must have Navigation > Online Routing turned on. Requires Premium Connectivity.

Adaptive High Beams

Tesla Adaptive High Beams feature in update 2024.8.4
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y

High beams now adapt to reduce glare for other drivers and cyclists.

By detecting other road users, and selectively dimming individual pixels of the headlight, your high beams stay on more often for greater visibility at night.

To turn them on, in your vehicle settings go to Lights > Adaptive High Beams.

Editor's note: This applies to vehicles with matrix headlights seen on some of the redesigned Model S and Model X vehicles, as well as the first-gen Model 3 and Model Y. It currently only applies to vehicles in Europe, but Tesla is working on adding support in the U.S.

Security Improvements

Tesla Security Improvements feature in update 2024.8.4
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

This update includes important security fixes and improvements.

Turn Signals

Tesla Turn Signals feature in update 2024.8.4
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented

The vehicle's turn signal icons are now easier to see at a glance. Instead of the arrow being inside of a circle, the new turn signals are now simple arrows, which better matches other vehicles.

New WiFi Menu

Tesla New WiFi Menu feature in update 2024.8.4
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented

There is a new WiFi menu that makes it easier to connect your vehicle to WiFi. The new menu can be found under Controls > WLAN (WiFi).

The updated menu replaces the old dialog box that appeared when you tapped the WiFi icon at the top of the Controls menu.

The status icons at the top of the screen are still present to let you quickly view whether the vehicle is connected to WiFi and its signal strength.

New Bluetooth Menu

Tesla New Bluetooth Menu feature in update 2024.8.4
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented

Similar to WiFi, the Bluetooth menu is now located under Controls > Bluetooth, instead of an overlay on the screen.

To make additional room for the additional WiFi and Bluetooth options in the left column, you can now scroll the column vertically, with WiFi, Bluetooth and Upgrades being the last options.

The Bluetooth icon will also remain at the top of the screen to quickly let you know whether any Bluetooth devices are conneced.

2024.8.3 Release Notes

One-Time Charge Limit

Tesla One-Time Charge Limit feature in update 2024.8.3
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

If you're planning a road trip, you can choose the One-Time Charge option.

This option appears when you increase the Charge Limit above the daily driving recommendation.

Afterward your vehicle will automatically revert back to your previous daily driving Charge Limit.

Danger Zones on Your Route

Tesla Danger Zones on Your Route feature in update 2024.8.3
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Navigation now includes symbols along your route to show danger zones.

To see this route information you must have Navigation > Online Routing turned on. Requires Premium Connectivity.

Adaptive High Beams

Tesla Adaptive High Beams feature in update 2024.8.3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y

High beams now adapt to reduce glare for other drivers and cyclists.

By detecting other road users, and selectively dimming individual pixels of the headlight, your high beams stay on more often for greater visibility at night.

To turn them on, in your vehicle settings go to Lights > Adaptive High Beams.

Editor's note: This applies to vehicles with matrix headlights seen on some of the redesigned Model S and Model X vehicles, as well as the first-gen Model 3 and Model Y. It currently only applies to vehicles in Europe, but Tesla is working on adding support in the U.S.

Security Improvements

Tesla Security Improvements feature in update 2024.8.3
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

This update includes important security fixes and improvements.

Turn Signals

Tesla Turn Signals feature in update 2024.8.3
Credit MiTMo
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented

The vehicle's turn signal icons are now easier to see at a glance. Instead of the arrow being inside of a circle, the new turn signals are now simple arrows, which better matches other vehicles.

New WiFi Menu

Tesla New WiFi Menu feature in update 2024.8.3
Credit MiTMo
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented

There is a new WiFi menu that makes it easier to connect your vehicle to WiFi. The new menu can be found under Controls > WLAN (WiFi).

The updated menu replaces the old dialog box that appeared when you tapped the WiFi icon at the top of the Controls menu.

The status icons at the top of the screen are still present to let you quickly view whether the vehicle is connected to WiFi and its signal strength.

New Bluetooth Menu

Tesla New Bluetooth Menu feature in update 2024.8.3
Credit MiTMo
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented

Similar to WiFi, the Bluetooth menu is now located under Controls > Bluetooth, instead of an overlay on the screen.

To make additional room for the additional WiFi and Bluetooth options in the left column, you can now scroll the column vertically, with WiFi, Bluetooth and Upgrades being the last options.

The Bluetooth icon will also remain at the top of the screen to quickly let you know whether any Bluetooth devices are conneced.

2024.8 Release Notes

One-Time Charge Limit

Tesla One-Time Charge Limit feature in update 2024.8
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

If you're planning a road trip, you can choose the One-Time Charge option.

This option appears when you increase the Charge Limit above the daily driving recommendation.

Afterward your vehicle will automatically revert back to your previous daily driving Charge Limit.

Danger Zones on Your Route

Tesla Danger Zones on Your Route feature in update 2024.8
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Navigation now includes symbols along your route to show danger zones.

To see this route information you must have Navigation > Online Routing turned on. Requires Premium Connectivity.

Adaptive High Beams

Tesla Adaptive High Beams feature in update 2024.8
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y

High beams now adapt to reduce glare for other drivers and cyclists.

By detecting other road users, and selectively dimming individual pixels of the headlight, your high beams stay on more often for greater visibility at night.

To turn them on, in your vehicle settings go to Lights > Adaptive High Beams.

Editor's note: This applies to vehicles with matrix headlights seen on some of the redesigned Model S and Model X vehicles, as well as the first-gen Model 3 and Model Y. It currently only applies to vehicles in Europe, but Tesla is working on adding support in the U.S.

Security Improvements

Tesla Security Improvements feature in update 2024.8
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

This update includes important security fixes and improvements.

Turn Signals

Tesla Turn Signals feature in update 2024.8
Credit MiTMo
Available Worldwide
Models:
3
Y

The vehicle's turn signal icons are now easier to see at a glance. Instead of the arrow being inside of a circle, the new turn signals are now simple arrows, which better matches other vehicles.

New WiFi Menu

Tesla New WiFi Menu feature in update 2024.8
Credit MiTMo
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented

There is a new WiFi menu that makes it easier to connect your vehicle to WiFi. The new menu can be found under Controls > WLAN (WiFi).

The updated menu replaces the old dialog box that appeared when you tapped the WiFi icon at the top of the Controls menu.

The status icons at the top of the screen are still present to let you quickly view whether the vehicle is connected to WiFi and its signal strength.

New Bluetooth Menu

Tesla New Bluetooth Menu feature in update 2024.8
Credit MiTMo
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented

Similar to WiFi, the Bluetooth menu is now located under Controls > Bluetooth, instead of an overlay on the screen.

To make additional room for the additional WiFi and Bluetooth options in the left column, you can now scroll the column vertically, with WiFi, Bluetooth and Upgrades being the last options.

The Bluetooth icon will also remain at the top of the screen to quickly let you know whether any Bluetooth devices are conneced.

Sponsors

Find out how to become a sponsor and have your site listed here.

Although we share official Tesla release notes, we are not affiliated with Tesla Motors. We are Tesla fans and supporters.