Tesla’s Model 3 continues to evolve as the company has introduced a staggering 69 new features since early 2022, through over-the-air software updates. Tesla shared an overview of all new features since 2022 on X today.
The upgrades span various categories, from entertainment and convenience to safety and performance. Early 2022 saw improvements like cloud profiles, alternative navigation routes, and Dog Mode updates. By the end of the year, Tesla introduced Apple Music integration and the much-loved Holiday Light Show feature.
In 2023, Tesla added more accessibility options, including answering phone calls from the steering wheel and introducing Custom Lock Sounds by the holiday season. The summer update brought a gaming focus with Vampire Survivors and Bluetooth wireless controller support.
This year, the upgrades continue with immersive full-screen park views, Tesla Mic support, and summer favorites like YouTube Music and Parental Controls. Looking ahead, the holiday update for 2024 promises exciting features like Apple Watch integration, Tesla Dashcam Viewer, and improved navigation with Search Along Route.
Over time, your Tesla continues to get better. Now that’s something legacy automakers have yet to figure out.
Check out the total feature list below for the Model 3 since 2022–what’s been your favourite so far? If only Boombox while driving would make its return, but hasn’t due to no-fun government policymakers:
2022 Features
Early 2022
- Enable Child Lock for Individual Rear Doors
- Updated Energy App
- Navigation Alternative Routes
- Display Suggested Navigation Destinations
- Display Traffic Along the Route Line
- Cloud Profiles
- Adjust Blind Spot Camera to Different Positions
- Disable Sentry Sounds Option
- Media Logins Per Profile
- Dog Mode and Camp Mode from Tesla App
Holiday 2022
- Apple Music
- Zoom Calls in the Car
- MyQ Garage Opening
- Emissions Testing Mode in Tesla App
- Always Show Rainbow Road
- Dog Mode Live Cabin Camera via Tesla App
- Schedule Light Show
- Audio Turn Signal Cancel
- Phone Contact Search
- Auto Fan Speed Adjustment
- Confirm Phone Call Transfer to Car
- Mahjong and Solitaire
2023 Features
Spring 2023
- Tesla App Trip Planner
- Larger Font Support
- Answer Phone Calls from Steering Wheel
- Controls Panel Search
- Gear Chimes
- Add Pictures to Map Places of Interest
Summer 2023
- Charge on Solar
- Live Camera via Tesla App
- Spotify – Improved UI with Audiobooks Support
- Warmer Display Colors
- Customize Left Scroll Wheel
- Vampire Survivors
- Bluetooth Wireless Game Controllers
Holiday 2023
- Custom Lock Sounds
- Apple Podcasts
- Automatic 911
- Blind Spot Indicators
- More Live Sentry Cameras
- Holiday Light Show
- High-Fidelity Park Assist
- Bluetooth Headsets
2024 Features
Spring 2024
- Immersive Full-Screen Park View
- Audible
- Adaptive Headlights
- Sentry Mode Preview Clips
- Beach Buggy Supercharger Racing
Summer 2024
- YouTube Music
- Amazon Music
- Castle Doombad
- Parental Controls
- Navigation Sub-Destinations
- Weather Forecast & Air Quality
- One-Time Scheduled Preconditioning & Charging
- Reduced Fan Speed During Phone Calls
- Tesla Mic Support
- Redesigned Climate Controls
- Zoom in Full Screen
Holiday 2024
- Apple Watch
- Tesla App Dashcam Viewer
- SiriusXM
- Set Arrival Energy at Destination
- Search Along Route
- Precipitation Maps & Weather at Destination
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Tunnel Improvement
- Boomerang Fu
- Fart on Contact
- Adjust Passenger Seats from Controls
