We’re not sure how The Kilowatts do it but they always seem to be in the right place at the right time, and now they have come across the latest Model S and Model X builds from Tesla’s Fremont Factory, that contains new upgrades.
The most interesting discovery by The Kilowatts was new Autopilot cameras on these Model S and Model X vehicles without ultrasonic sensors. It’s rumoured that these cars may contain the next version of Tesla’s Autopilot hardware, rumoured to be version 4.0 which was previously leaked by @greentheonly.
Check out the pictures below—we’ve cropped the image taken by The Kilowatts and put them beside older pictures of Model X cameras, from a vehicle that previously included ultrasonic sensors.
The new side repeater cameras are showing a wider viewing angle, as they point more to the side instead of the rear:
When it comes to the front Autopilot cameras, we see a different layout compared to before as well:
For the side pillar cameras, the new Model S/X clearly has an upgraded lens and housing:
As for the rear camera, it’s also evident that the new camera is larger as well and has a bigger housing too:
The Kilowatts also shared some of the best images of the new Model S and Model X rear design that no longer has a “T” emblem.
Here’s the Model S without a rear emblem, while the letters “TESLA” are in chrome:
Here’s the same rear of the Model X without rear emblem as well and new chrome letters for “TESLA”:
Both of these new Model S and Model X production builds also had plain old regular steering wheels inside. Tesla recently offered this to customers along with a retrofit for those that do not want the more modern yoke:
Steering wheels now in production! 😅 pic.twitter.com/3iVsXQbGlY
— The Kilowatts 🚗⚡️ (@klwtts) February 21, 2023
The Kilowatts also poured cold water on a recent rumor shared by @Teslascope that claimed to show a camera in the headlight housing unit that was said to be part of Hardware 4.0:
Nothing in the headlights here that I’m seeing @teslascope pic.twitter.com/IKysxOYUuU
— The Kilowatts 🚗⚡️ (@klwtts) February 21, 2023
As for the Model S Plaid, they now apparently have caliper covers over old calipers in the rear, but just painted red instead, as per @BLKMDL3:
So looks like unfortunately the new Plaid S has caliper covers over the old calipers just painted red in the rear. Definitely disappointing if true, car needs way better brakes not just red paint. Rotors are same.
Photo credit @klwtts pic.twitter.com/jgPYK3xkwX
— Zack (@BLKMDL3) February 21, 2023
If that wasn’t enough for one day, The Kilowatts also saw the Frito Lay Tesla Semi on the highway as well. Talk about luck!
