Tesla has started a wide release of their latest 2022.4.5 software update this afternoon, with one of the first installations taking place on a Model Y in Alberta.

We already knew this update would include a fix for the seat belt chime that was subject to a recall last week, but there are also a number of other surprises included in the release.

Car Colorizer. First released in China last month, you can now change the colour of your car’s render with the Car Colorizer.

Screenshots of the new feature from Drive Tesla reader @Brangwyn, you can select any colour from a colour wheel, and select either a Solid, Metallic, or Matte Paint Type. The custom colours are not only visible on the in-car display, but also follow through to the mobile app.

Save Dashcam Clips. Elon Musk has promised a number of user interface improvements were coming after the release of the new V11 software in the Holiday Software Update.

The first improvement has now arrived with the ability to save dashcam clips from the home screen with a new icon for the bottom bar.

Although the release notes only mention dashcam clips, it also appears as though Driver Profile and WiFi/LTE signal icons are also back on the home screen.

Regenerative Braking in Autopilot. Autopilot will now use more regenerative braking at low speeds for higher efficiency and an improved driving experience, especially in stop-and-go traffic. Increased use of regenerative braking results in less brake pedal noise and smoother stops.

Source: Summarized from Darryn John at driveteslacanada.

My Take: I look forward to trying this all out.

Re Posted From: Tesla 2022.4.5 Software Update Notes

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Tesla has started a wide release of their latest 2022.4.5 software update this afternoon, with one of the first installations taking place on a Model Y in Alberta.

We already knew this update would include a fix for the seat belt chime that was subject to a recall last week, but there are also a number of other surprises included in the release.

Car Colorizer. First released in China last month, you can now change the colour of your car’s render with the Car Colorizer.

Screenshots of the new feature from Drive Tesla reader @Brangwyn, you can select any colour from a colour wheel, and select either a Solid, Metallic, or Matte Paint Type. The custom colours are not only visible on the in-car display, but also follow through to the mobile app.

Save Dashcam Clips. Elon Musk has promised a number of user interface improvements were coming after the release of the new V11 software in the Holiday Software Update.

The first improvement has now arrived with the ability to save dashcam clips from the home screen with a new icon for the bottom bar.

Although the release notes only mention dashcam clips, it also appears as though Driver Profile and WiFi/LTE signal icons are also back on the home screen.

Regenerative Braking in Autopilot. Autopilot will now use more regenerative braking at low speeds for higher efficiency and an improved driving experience, especially in stop-and-go traffic. Increased use of regenerative braking results in less brake pedal noise and smoother stops.

Source: Summarized from Darryn John at driveteslacanada.

My Take: I look forward to trying this all out.

Re Posted From: Tesla 2022.4.5 Software Update Notes

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