billarnett
Member
I'm hoping for a stronger regen setting. And/or more responsive steering. Of course, there are some owners who don't care about those things. Add in valet mode and then there'll be something for everyone 
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artsci
Sponsor
I don't think "significantly impact" and "valet mode" goes together...
Completely agree. I don't know about most other owners but I very rarely need valet parking and would have no need for a valet mode.
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Auto pilot enhancements do not impact the entire fleet so it probably isn't that.
gavine
Petrol Head turned EV Enthusiast
How about the ability to input the time you're leaving and have car car automatically figure out what time to start charging?
Johann Koeber
Happy Owner
Since this is a speculation thread, here we go:
- Google maps for trip planning with waypoints etc.
- more of the: 'the car learns your behaviour' stuff
- Google maps for trip planning with waypoints etc.
- more of the: 'the car learns your behaviour' stuff
Andyw2100
Well-Known Member
I doubt that's in this update, but if you want that, go to the thread below, and vote in the poll:
Would you use battery heating if it were available?
The first post in the thread has a link to another thread which includes the letter I sent to Tesla asking for exactly that.
TaoJones
Beyond Driven
Some or all of the below:
1. 4G/LTE retrofittable as necessary (My understanding is that at least some of the radios can support 4G but not LTE).
2. 90 days hotspot-ization - subscriptions thereafter as an option.
3. The aforementioned autopilot features - blind spots, lanekeeping, recognition of red lights and stop signs, safer behavior overall.
4. Valet mode.
5. Announcement of SC site enhancements for driver safety.
6. CPO program launch schedule.
Yes, as a matter of fact, I *did* bring enough crack for everybody**.
**This statement may have been vetted by the Williams/Colbert School of Truthiness.
1. 4G/LTE retrofittable as necessary (My understanding is that at least some of the radios can support 4G but not LTE).
2. 90 days hotspot-ization - subscriptions thereafter as an option.
3. The aforementioned autopilot features - blind spots, lanekeeping, recognition of red lights and stop signs, safer behavior overall.
4. Valet mode.
5. Announcement of SC site enhancements for driver safety.
6. CPO program launch schedule.
Yes, as a matter of fact, I *did* bring enough crack for everybody**
.**This statement may have been vetted by the Williams/Colbert School of Truthiness.
I would bet one of two items below:
- Faster charging by tapering later, on some conditions met. They must have expected various conditions while charging and have built the safety margins. However if the climate and status of the battery is appropriate it might be possible to taper a bit later to shove 5 minutes off from charging.
- LTE support for all cars. I wildly guess that in 2012 most of available M2M cellular modules were LTE ready and Tesla chose to use 3G to save some cost over operator contracts. Now they might have decided to upgrade the user experience by changing the contract terms with global operators and use LTE.
Just guesses!
- Faster charging by tapering later, on some conditions met. They must have expected various conditions while charging and have built the safety margins. However if the climate and status of the battery is appropriate it might be possible to taper a bit later to shove 5 minutes off from charging.
- LTE support for all cars. I wildly guess that in 2012 most of available M2M cellular modules were LTE ready and Tesla chose to use 3G to save some cost over operator contracts. Now they might have decided to upgrade the user experience by changing the contract terms with global operators and use LTE.
Just guesses!
Not significant, but I would really, really, like to see this feature added to the S. The Volt , Spark, Leaf, etc. had this from day one.
GSP
Reading this thread made me realise how much of a room for improvement and possibilities there were with the Model S software side that doesn't necessarily require significant hardware updates. They couldn't come quicker, even though I'm not an owner nor am close to being one because of my financials (only 23 y/o tho, so I have time ) I'm very excited about them. There's so much added value possibilities.
) I'm very excited about them. There's so much added value possibilities.
SW2Fiddler
We Are Cognitive Dissidents
Require a password to take it OUT of Valet Mode, sure, obviously.
But why should there be a PW to put it IN Valet, slowing the process? Is this how it works on the Roadster?
I can't think of a reason.
artsci
Sponsor
I think there's a very good bet that will be coming soon, possibly in the form of some kind of module SC's can easily install in the touchscreen.
ArtInCT
Always Learning
I think that enhanced Voice Recognition commands, would be able to be added to all existing Tech Equipped Model S cars.
The Voice Recognition would expand into settings and go way beyond entertainment and NAV.
Thus the ability to tell the S to change just about all settings without the need to interact with the display menus.
Perhaps a refreshed UI (User Interface) as well with options for "pinning" and some amount of customization.
Again, this could cover the entire existing fleet of S cars.
Also, for newer S cars with autopilot sensors, the Blind Spot Information System would be a great addition.
Lastly, Torque Sleep (TS) could be implemented to all cars, not just those with dual motors.
TS for a single motor S, when invoked, could remap the accelerator pedal on flat stretches and simply modulate the
power to the single motor and eek out a small percentage of efficiency. Also, I feel that TS should make its presence
known in the central display, perhaps by a different color on the power/regen meter. Today, TS is so well implemented by
Tesla that most P85D owners cannot tell if and when it is at work or should I say.. "sleeping"?
The Voice Recognition would expand into settings and go way beyond entertainment and NAV.
Thus the ability to tell the S to change just about all settings without the need to interact with the display menus.
Perhaps a refreshed UI (User Interface) as well with options for "pinning" and some amount of customization.
Again, this could cover the entire existing fleet of S cars.
Also, for newer S cars with autopilot sensors, the Blind Spot Information System would be a great addition.
Lastly, Torque Sleep (TS) could be implemented to all cars, not just those with dual motors.
TS for a single motor S, when invoked, could remap the accelerator pedal on flat stretches and simply modulate the
power to the single motor and eek out a small percentage of efficiency. Also, I feel that TS should make its presence
known in the central display, perhaps by a different color on the power/regen meter. Today, TS is so well implemented by
Tesla that most P85D owners cannot tell if and when it is at work or should I say.. "sleeping"?
I would love Valet Mode, 4G/LTE (my DS told me that the car is already equipped with hardware for 4G, just a matter of time...perhaps this is it!), and some additional apps / better app-integration for for live-data! So fun speculating, hoping, and wishing...This last few weeks until delivery are going to be excruciating.
Upcoming FW upgrade to "significantly impact" essentially the entire fleet
Yes in the Roadster you need to enter the cars PIN (which you can define) to put the car into, or take it out of, Valet Mode. I think that is reasonable. I don't want just anybody to be able to put my car into a restricted mode, I want control over that.
Yes in the Roadster you need to enter the cars PIN (which you can define) to put the car into, or take it out of, Valet Mode. I think that is reasonable. I don't want just anybody to be able to put my car into a restricted mode, I want control over that.
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