Tesla App 4.18.1 Release Notes

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Release Date

March 6, 2023

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Minor Fixes

Tesla Minor Fixes feature in update 4.18.1
Available Worldwide

Minor fixes and improvements.

Tesla App 4.18 Release Notes

Power Flow

Tesla Power Flow feature in update 4.18
Available Worldwide

Updated power flow for Solar and Powerwall to better highlight sources and destinations of power

Photo: Mahkusg

Search for Superchargers

Tesla Search for Superchargers feature in update 4.18
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

With this update Tesla has added a search box to the Navigation/Location section of the app that will allow you to search for charging locations.

You can search for a specific charger or a town and the app will display the nearest charging locations.

Tesla App 4.17 Release Notes

Loot Box Shortcut

Tesla Loot Box Shortcut feature in update 4.17
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

Tesla has added a shortcut to the Loot Box at the top of the app, next to the user's profile.

Previously, you needed to tap on your Profile image and then go to Loot Box.

Thai Support

Tesla Thai Support feature in update 4.17
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

The Tesla app is localized for a large number of markets. With this update, the Tesla app is now available in Thai as well.

The Tesla app will use your phone's language settings to determine the language used in the app.

Redeem Points for Vehicle Upgrades

Tesla Redeem Points for Vehicle Upgrades feature in update 4.17
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

Tesla now lets you redeem your Loot Box points for Tesla upgrades such as Acceleration Boost, Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.

Note: The options available are limited by region.

Photo by: @HunterCNoel

Charging Filter

Tesla Charging Filter feature in update 4.17
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

Tesla appears to have removed the ability to filter your charging sessions by Supercharger or a Wall Connector. The filter icon at the top of the Charging history screen has now been removed, at least for most users. However, it's possible that Tesla now only shows the filter when there is a history of using Superchargers and a Wall Connector.

Minor Fixes

Tesla Minor Fixes feature in update 4.17
Available Worldwide

Minor fixes and improvements.

Tesla App 4.16 Release Notes

Historical Charge Stats

Tesla Historical Charge Stats feature in update 4.16
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

View Chaege Stats for the entire year, swipe graphs to see charging history.

Switch Units

Tesla Switch Units feature in update 4.16
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

In addition to being able to view previous months in Charge Stats by swiping, you can also tap on 'Total Charged' or 'Total Spent' to switch the chart between kWh and amount spent.

Below the chart you have the session types, such as Home, which you can also tap to switch between percentage and kWh charged.

Gas Savings

Tesla Gas Savings feature in update 4.16
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

When tapping and holding the Gas Savings section to share an image of your savings, it will now add the vehicle name and the time frame to the top of the image.

Cost

Tesla Cost feature in update 4.16
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

In the Cost section of Charge Stats you can switch between kWh and amount spent on each charging type.

Charging Tips

Tesla Charging Tips feature in update 4.16
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

Tesla has added Charging Tips to the bottom of the app that provides helpful tips for new owners on how to maximize savings and improve battery life.

Notifications

Tesla Notifications feature in update 4.16
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented

In the Settings section of the app, you can now pick to receive news and event notifications from the Tesla app. Simply navigate to Profile > Settings > News and Events. You can pick between SMS and email notifications.

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