[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After several owners of newer Model S and Model X vehicles noticed faster, more responsive touchscreens compared to older Tesla’s, it’s now confirmed that the automaker has upgraded the Media Control Unit.
TMC Members have been sleuthing for days to confirm the speculation. Many deployed software scripts to scan the vehicle’s systems to extract references to the onboard hardware. What was uncovered is that Tesla has replaced the NVIDIA Tegra-3 chip in the MCU with a more powerful Intel x86_64 processor. Tesla has since confirmed the update.
A YouTube video from user Max KW shows off the speedier touchscreen powered by the updated hardware.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHHZ1GpYERA” video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]Tesla takes a unique approach to updates, choosing to introduce minor changes over time rather than updates that only happen for a new model year. The use of over-the-air software updates is key to the strategy.
The update has been reported by owners of cars produced in February, so those who have had fingers crossed that their Model S or X on order would include the new MCU can look forward to the smoother display.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]