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The Tesla Autopilot offers various assistance functions, including automatic lane change. Unfortunately, this often does not work as desired, or the vehicle sometimes simply aborts the maneuver for no apparent reason. The reason for this behavior is called UN/ECE r79. Behind this cryptic abbreviation is the document “UN Regulation 79“. It was published by the […]
This article collects short tips about Tesla vehicles and is being extended with new entries. Using Google Maps on your mobile phone, send a navigation destination to the Tesla. From the “Google Maps” app for iPhone and Android, navigation destinations can be sent directly to the Tesla navigation system: Type a destination in the Google […]
What are the differences between the Tesla Model 3 Performance and the “Standard Range” or “Maximum Range” version? Here is a summary: Tesla Model 3 Performance values In terms of performance values, the performance model differs significantly, mainly due to its acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. Compared to the Model 3 […]
Since the introduction of the Tesla Model S, certain functions can be called via voice commands in Tesla’s cars. For the voice control to work, an internet connection is required. It is interesting to note that the system usually displays the recognized words on the screen completely wrong. However, a short comparison with the server […]
Tesla has released the new Software Update V10 (displayed version: 2019.32.11 or higher). According to Elon Musk, this is the biggest software update so far and fans have been eagerly awaiting the new features for some time. Here is a summary of the new features: New features in V10 Tesla Theater From now on, Netflix […]
Tesla Model 3 or Model Y. Which one do you need? The Tesla Model Y is a compact SUV based on the mid-size sedan Model 3. This article compares the differences between the two vehicle models. Update from 3/13/2020: Meanwhile the manual for Model Y has been published on the internet. The vehicle can be […]
You often read on Facebook in the Tesla groups about the “hold steering wheel” message that regularly appears on the screen when driving on autopilot. Some drivers also complain that they are asked to turn the steering wheel slightly every 10 seconds. Mainly with newer software versions one is obviously very often “forced” to do […]
In Germany, only vehicles with an emissions sticker (also known as a fine dust sticker) are permitted in the so-called environmental zones. The emission’s sticker is a marking of the pollutant emissions. One could now argue that a Tesla as a pure electric car has no pollutant emissions and therefore no emissions sticker is necessary. […]
At the beginning of May 2019, Tesla announced in its Blog the new safety features “Lane Departure Avoidance” and “Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance”. The following article describes exactly which functions are involved and how the experiences with them are described in Internet forums and on Facebook. These two new functions are activated for the Model […]
A feature of the Tesla autopilot is called NoA (“Navigate on Autopilot”). This means that the vehicle itself determines on which lane of the highway it should be. The autopilot also ensures that you reach the desired exit to continue following the programmed navigation destination. In addition, it constantly determines possibilities for switching to a […]