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The older Model S vehicles were only delivered with a radio module for 2G/Edge and 3G Internet traffic. The Tesla LTE/4G upgrade allows these vehicles to be upgraded to the faster 4G technology. From around May 2015, an LTE/4G module was installed in new Tesla vehicles. Vehicles starting from about VIN number 81000 upwards should […]
Tesla has changed the terms of free Supercharger usage several times. Initially, the Supercharger network was made available free of charge to all vehicle buyers. This was a measure to promote the sale of Tesla vehicles in the early years. For the purchase of a Tesla used car, this free charging option can be an […]
Battery range statistics is a topic that interests many Tesla owners. These values change over time due to different factors. Especially battery degradation is an important issue for electric cars. Degradation means that the maximum possible energy capacity of the battery is reduced by use and aging. Like any lithium-ion battery, Tesla’s battery cells lose […]
The Tesla Model S and X range of a full battery charge depends on many factors. In addition to driving speed, these include weather conditions and additional energy consumers such as air conditioning and heating. When buying a Tesla, it is important to know how far a battery charge will last depending on driving style. […]
Tesla sells its cars with a different battery size. Due to the number of battery cells, the actual capacity in kWh differs slightly from the number used for the vehicle as model designation. Furthermore, it is harmful for a battery to discharge it completely. Therefore, even at Tesla, there is always a safety margin of […]
Unfortunately, Tesla supplies a trunk shelf without lift function with its Model S. This means that when opening the trunk, the shelf has to be folded up manually each time and then folded down again manually before closing it, otherwise the view through the rear window is impaired. Fortunately, there are enough third-party manufacturers that […]
Please do not hesitate to contact me if some Tesla abbreviations are still missing on this list. A list of Tesla abbreviations ACC Adaptive Cruise Control AP Autopilot = Assistance system for driver support (e.g. lane assistant, steering assistant, acceleration and braking assistant). Is gradually being developed by Tesla towards more and more autonomous driving. AP1 […]
The combination of different driver assistance systems is also called autopilot by Tesla. Since the system is constantly being further developed, there are now several versions. The difference is the autopilot hardware installed in the Tesla vehicle, the activated software options and the resulting possible range of functions. Starting in October 2014, all Tesla vehicles […]
The MCU is the main screen in Model S and Model X. Tesla has installed the MCU0 and MCU1 with Nvidia Tegra-3 processor in its vehicles between 2013 and 2017. Over the years it became apparent that the old processor could no longer keep up with the increased requirements. Operation, such as zooming the navigation […]
On the Tesla Model S the windshield wiper smears very often in winter through the dual jet washer nozzles. Especially in the lower part of the windshield, salt deposits are not removed properly in winter due to the lack of water on this part of the windshield. The two nozzles simply spray the water too […]
