Tesla Offers $2,500 Infotainment Upgrade

Tesla will now offer a computer hardware update for older versions of the Model S and Model X that will improve the infotainment system.

Owners of Model S and Model X vehicles built March 2018 or earlier will be eligible to purchase an “Infotainment Upgrade,” Tesla said in a blog post. The $2,500 upgrade will give owners access to features like video streaming, Tesla Arcade features, in addition to a more responsive and faster touchscreen.

Tesla says eligible owners will be invited by email to schedule an appointment to purchase and install the upgrade.

It’s great news for owners for older Tesla vehicles that will bring their infotainment systems up to date with a brand new car. It also bodes well for the Model S and Model X resale value.

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[ohyis]

Has anyone received an invite for this upgrade?
(Despite the circumstances I understand)

I actually just randomly scheduled an app to upgrade to mcu 2.0 and AP3.0 and they were able to order the parts! My Model x (April 2017 MCU 1, AP2.0) getting upgraded on the 22nd!

 

[boonedocks]

I actually just randomly scheduled an app to upgrade to mcu 2.0 and AP3.0 and they were able to order the parts! My Model x (April 2017 MCU 1, AP2.0) getting upgraded on the 22nd!

Just wait for your TXT tho....you’ll 99% be “randomly” unscheduled

 

[ohyis]

Just wait for your TXT tho....you’ll 99% be “randomly” unscheduled

Oh I got the text and the qoute and called them about it. Initially the appointment was supposed to be yesterday but they didn't have the parts. So they requested the parts and rescheduled for the 22nd

 

[ohyis]

 

[ohyis]

does anyone actually know how long the upgrade will take? is it a just a swap?

 

[Jasonkimosabe]

Hi there TMC, just wondering if anyone knows whether or not this is applicable to 2016 P90D. I don't see it in the app when I click upgrades, and I don't see it as an option in the model x section of accessories.
TIA

 

[Robotpedlr]

does anyone actually know how long the upgrade will take? is it a just a swap?

Took about 3 hours in my car for both the MCU2 and FSD computer upgrade.

 

[Robotpedlr]

Hi there TMC, just wondering if anyone knows whether or not this is applicable to 2016 P90D. I don't see it in the app when I click upgrades, and I don't see it as an option in the model x section of accessories.
TIA

It is not an upgrade in the upgrade part of the app. You schedule it through a service appointment in the app. But not sure they are doing HW2.0 cars yet or not. My is (was) HW2.5.

 

[Tdreamer]

Hi there TMC, just wondering if anyone knows whether or not this is applicable to 2016 P90D. I don't see it in the app when I click upgrades, and I don't see it as an option in the model x section of accessories.
TIA

This should give you a sense of the effort involved in replacing the MCU alone. This upgrade includes both the MCU and IC being replaced from what I understand (plus the FSD computer assuming you have FSD and are getting the HW3 upgrade concurrently). So it's a fair bit of work.

 

[Nosken]

Hi there TMC, just wondering if anyone knows whether or not this is applicable to 2016 P90D. I don't see it in the app when I click upgrades, and I don't see it as an option in the model x section of accessories.
TIA

Depending on when in 2016 your car was built. If is was early 2016, it would have AP1 Autopilot 1 which is a single camera version that can have only the MCU upgraded. Cars produced after Mid October have AP2-AutoPilot 2 which has 8 cameras. Look at the blinker/repeater on your under, if is is flat and shiny, it is AP1, if it has a raised are with a camera, it is AP2 and you can get the MCU and if Full Self Driving is purchased, you get an additional hardware upgrade. For your car it may still be awhile until it is available. Your original MCU will eventually fail, to replace it with MCU1 it is around $1500, to upgrade to MCU2, it is around $2500 and the failure of the chip should take much longer.

 

[ohyis]

Took about 3 hours in my car for both the MCU2 and FSD computer upgrade.

well mine took 30 minutes because they just called me back and told me my car has the 2.0 hardware and they thought it was 2.5AP... amature..
going to pick it now...
sigh

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Looks like the quote is to upgrade from AP2.5 to AP3. It's possible they didn't notice you only have AP2.

well mine took 30 minutes because they just called me back and told me my car has the 2.0 hardware and they thought it was 2.5AP... amature..
going to pick it now...
sigh

Ah. I see you just found out the hard way.

 

[ohyis]

Looks like the quote is to upgrade from AP2.5 to AP3. It's possible they didn't notice you only have AP2.


Ah. I see you just found out the hard way.

It's ridiculouse that this doesn't get caught ... Also the service center lady told me there is no path for upgrade from AP2.0 which obviously not true

 

[Shaggy]

Has anyone received an invite for this upgrade?
(Despite the circumstances I understand)

I have and then it was cancelled. They ran out of the upgrades and was then on back order, told me to reschedule for a month later and they should be caught up again... I haven't bothered yet. Now with things as they are, not sure I will try again until the fall.

 

[pwanjari]

I have AP2 (not 2.5) with a July 2017 config, and am now scheduled for an HW3 (aka FSD HW) upgrade. Exciting!!!

 

[tranzndance]

I have AP2 (not 2.5) with a July 2017 config, and am now scheduled for an HW3 (aka FSD HW) upgrade. Exciting!!!

Are you able to get the FSD upgrade without upgrading the MCU?

 

[pwanjari]

Yes, @tranzndance

 

[ohyis]

I have AP2 (not 2.5) with a July 2017 config, and am now scheduled for an HW3 (aka FSD HW) upgrade. Exciting!!!

is this real life ... Did they contact you or you contacted them?

 

[NHK X]

Are you able to get the FSD upgrade without upgrading the MCU?

Just got mine done today. Things work well. Definitely drives with a little more finesse.

 

[ohyis]

Just got mine done today. Things work well. Definitely drives with a little more finesse.

Hey there, did you get the invite or you scheduled it ? Is the Sentry mode enabled now?