Tesla’s recent software update, version 2024.38.4, launched on October 26, 2024, introduces a range of new features aimed at enhancing user experience and vehicle performance. Here’s a rundown of what’s new:
1. Track Mode: Powertrain Endurance
Tesla added Powertrain Endurance to Track Mode, allowing drivers to maintain consistent performance for longer track sessions. This feature, found under Controls > Dynamics > Customize Track Mode, helps manage heat for high-performance driving.
2. Spotify Free
Tesla now supports Spotify Free, allowing users to enjoy music without a premium Spotify account. Premium members still get ad-free listening and unlimited skips, while all users need Premium Connectivity or WiFi to access Spotify.
3. Custom Mirror Tilt Positions
Tesla drivers can now set a custom tilt for exterior mirrors in Reverse mode. This setting, under Controls > Mirrors > Adjust Tilted Position, adds convenience for parking and reversing.
4. LiveOne Powered by Slacker Radio
The Streaming app has been updated to LiveOne, giving Tesla drivers access to a wide range of music, podcasts, and curated stations with Premium Connectivity or WiFi.
5. Other Updates
Enhancements include a new WiFi diagnostics panel, more robust mirror control options, and improved security features.
6. Undocumented Changes
Additional updates include improved voice recognition for different English accents, a new Curve Assist for sharper turns in Autopilot, a tool showing Autopilot hardware version, and a WiFi diagnostics tool for better connectivity insights.
Tesla’s 2024.38.4 update continues to prioritize user experience, offering more customization, entertainment, and enhanced vehicle control. These features reflect Tesla’s commitment to evolving the driving experience through over-the-air improvements.