Uber has introduced a new feature that allows drivers to connect the Uber app directly to their Tesla displays, offering a more seamless and convenient experience for navigating rides.
By integrating the Uber app with Tesla’s large touchscreen, drivers can enjoy clearer navigation with trip information automatically sent to their Tesla display after accepting a request on their phone. This is leveraging the Tesla API to send navigation right to Tesla displays. Talk about about a cool integration.
The integration also includes a battery-aware matching feature, helping to reduce range anxiety by showing trip requests that are within the car’s battery range. This ensures drivers won’t be matched with trips that could potentially exceed their Tesla’s available charge. For Uber drivers with FSD, this is going to make giving rides a heck of a lot easier.
HUGE round of applause for Uber and Tesla 👏👏👏 this is the biggest quality of life improvement since FSD itself. It works like a charm. One button press sends the customer pickup location straight to Tesla Nav for FSD.
Ive had to MANUALLY enter destinations on my screen for… pic.twitter.com/1PqzpHuvkr
— Hunter Newberry (@HunterNewberry8) September 10, 2024
Setting up the integration is simple. After an initial setup, drivers can select Tesla Navigation as their primary navigation option within the Uber app. For battery-aware matching, drivers need to connect their Tesla through the app, grant necessary permissions, and enable vehicle information and commands.
The update aims to enhance the driving experience for Tesla owners using Uber, making navigation easier and trips more efficient with real-time updates directly on the vehicle’s screen.
How to Set Up Uber App Integration with Tesla (iOS and Android)
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For Android: