Tesla uploaded a new video on Thursday evening, titled “Tesla Heat Pump”, noting it offers “More Range in Cold Weather.” Heat pump systems are not new technology, but they are far more efficient than resistive heaters found in traditional cars. Tesla engineers reimagined the heat pump that first debuted in the Model Y, but is […]
After issuing recalls in the U.S. and other markets for software issues relating to the heat pump, Tesla has followed up with a new recall for its China-made vehicles. Tesla has issued a recall notice applying to 26,047 Model 3/Y built at the automaker’s Shanghai Gigafactory, due to a software issue that may cause reduced […]
Tesla has issued a safety recall for up to 26,681 vehicles after a software update has resulted in poor defrosting, or in other words, loss of heat due to the vehicle’s heat pump, according to CNBC. The recall was announced on Wednesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and it applies to 2021-2022 […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Senior Key Executive Andrew Baglino confirmed during the company’s Q4 2021 earnings call on Wednesday that we could eventually see a heat pump solution from Tesla for residential HVAC systems, heating, and hot water. When asked if and how Tesla’s advancements in automotive HVAC and heat pump technology could be […]
Some Tesla customers in extremely cold climates continue to deal with issues related to no heat and climate controls not working, related to newer Model 3 and Model Y vehicles with heat pumps. While two recent software updates were supposedly set to address the issue, Tesla has offered some customers heat pump system replacements to […]
For those living in extremely cold climates and driving a newer Tesla Model 3 or Model Y with heat pump for its HVAC system, they are dealing with a problem where the climate control shuts down, resulting in loss of heat. The issue is occurring in most countries that have cold climates and in Canada, […]
We’ve been hearing more about some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y customers in extreme cold climates, dealing with no heat issues, related to their vehicle’s heat pump. While Tesla service has told customers an upcoming software update is coming to address the no heat problem, one Model Y customer in Toronto is getting their […]
Several Tesla owners across Canada’s prairie provinces are reporting complete loss of cabin heat in temperatures that are, in some cases, dangerously below freezing — reports CTV News. Issues with in-cabin heating seem to be isolated to Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles (EVs) and only started popping up in mid-December following a […]
Tesla’s heat pump in its newer vehicles such as the Model 3 and Model Y isn’t always plagued with problems some owners are seeing, with lack of heat (a software update is coming to fix a current problem). One Tesla Model Y Long Range owner in the United States recently shared their experience using Camp […]
Newer Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles include a heat pump in their HVAC system for cooling and heating. Now, we’re again hearing about heating issues in extremely cold climates with Tesla’s heat pump—but this time around, the company is telling customers it’s a “firmware” issue. Numerous Model 3 and Model Y owners have […]
Reddit users recently noticed Tesla heat failure messages in their Model Ys, but in a new discovery from a Tesla hacker on Twitter, the problem may be more widespread than the company had previously let on. On Tuesday, Tesla software hacker @greentheonly posted on Twitter about the company changing its status for 2020 and 2021 […]
According to a Reddit thread on the subject, Model Y owners have started receiving text messages and alerts (via the Tesla app) since yesterday for a “proactive” heater sensor replacement on their vehicles. The Model Y has been plagued with heating issues for as long as it’s been in production, with the earliest models of the all-electric […]
Tesla today unveiled its new 2021 Model S and Model X refresh, bringing new interior and exterior features. One feature not talked about, but mentioned within Tesla’s Q4 2020 deck is the inclusion of a heat pump in the new Model S and Model X. This means Tesla’s entire lineup now includes a heat pump, […]
Winter doesn’t seem to be the easiest time for Tesla owners, though what else can we expect from a car company based out of the Bay Area, California, where it doesn’t snow at all? In a new low for the saga of Tesla’s winter performance, one Tesla Model Y owner on Facebook has shared that […]
The addition of the heat pump to the Model Y has changed the game for the electric utility vehicle in terms of efficiency, and the results are just beginning to show. On Wednesday, YouTube channel Tesla Canuck released a new video, testing out the new Tesla Model Y heat pump in -11 degree (Celsius) weather. […]
