Tesla Significantly Reduces Wrap Pricing and Adds New Abyss Blue Color

By Kevin Armstrong
Tesla has added Satin Abyss Blue to its collection of wrap colors
Tesla has added Satin Abyss Blue to its collection of wrap colors
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In a move that combines aesthetic expansion with affordability, Tesla has not only introduced a new Paint Protection Film (PPF) color, Satin Abyss Blue, but also significantly slashed the prices of its wrap offerings. This new color joins a diverse palette, marking the eighth option in Tesla's PPF lineup.

Pricing Strategy: A Shift Towards Affordability

Originally launched in October 2023, Tesla's PPF wraps were initially priced between $7,500 and $8,000. Though reflective of the premium quality, this pricing was a significant investment for Tesla owners. Many believed the price was two to three times what a high-quality wrap costs at auto shops. Perhaps Telsa was testing the market as the price tag was slashed four months later to a more affordable range of $5,700 to $6,000.

The price adjustment may be a strategic decision to broaden the appeal of these wraps, making them a more feasible option for a larger segment of Tesla owners. However, the service is currently only available at two Tesla locations in California. The company would likely expand the service to other locations if the demand picks up due to the improved price point.

Current PPF Wrap Options and Pricing

The revised pricing structure now makes the following options more attainable:

  • Glacier Blue: $6,000

  • Forest Green: $6,000

  • Satin Rose Gold: $6,000

  • Slip Gray: $5,700

  • Satin Ceramic White: $5,700

  • Satin Stealth Black: $5,700

  • Crimson Red: $6,000

  • Clear Satin or Gloss: $5,000

  • Satin Abyss Blue: $6,000 (new addition)

The consistency in pricing across most colors, including the new Satin Abyss Blue, shows Tesla's approach to offering a uniform pricing strategy for its custom PPF options.

Benefits of Tesla's PPF Wraps

Tesla's PPF wraps are not just an aesthetic upgrade. They are a practical investment offering several benefits:

  1. Self-Healing Technology: The urethane-based film is designed to recover from minor abrasions while maintaining a flawless appearance.

  2. Enhanced Protection: Being twice as thick as typical vinyl wraps, Tesla's PPF offers superior safeguarding against scratches and environmental damage.

  3. Eco-Friendly Choice: Aligning with Tesla's sustainability goals, these wraps are more environmentally friendly than traditional options.

While these colored PPF wraps are currently limited to the Model 3 and Model Y, there’s also the option of a black or white wrap available for the Cybertruck for $6,000. Meanwhile, a clear satin wrap for the Cybertruck runs $5,000, the same price as the Model 3/Y clear option.

The Cybertruck has been seen in various unique wraps
The Cybertruck has been seen in various unique wraps
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There's growing excitement about the potential of wider color availability for the Cybertruck, which has appeared in several unique wraps. Tesla's wrapping service has the potential to enhance the customization options for owners, allowing their cars to stand out from other Teslas. The free color option, currently stealth gray, can sometimes result in a cluster of similar-looking Teslas at a particular location.

Tesla's decision to launch and expand its PPF range resonates with its strategy to offer more personalized options to its customers. This move parallels Tesla's initiatives in China, where the company already offers a wrapping service catering to customers' desires for a unique vehicle appearance.

This Year’s Most Creative Cybertruck Halloween Decorations for Trunk or Treat

By Karan Singh
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The Cybertruck has now celebrated its first Halloween, and owners did not disappoint in coming up with clever and unique decorations for their stainless steel trunk. Make sure you’ve got whatever is left of your candy nearby cause we’re going in.

Aliens

Up in the hero image to get us started - the Cybertruck is really a piece of alien technology. At least, that’s how it appears when it first arrives in town. So, why not celebrate the alien-ness of the Cybertruck to North American roads? We love it.

Spooky

@jayvee10x over on X put together this fantastic display for Halloween and included their Cybertruck! The Cybertruck would definitely be a good vehicle of choice to take on zombies and walking skeletons.

By @jayvee10x.
By @jayvee10x.
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Halo

TeslaKen over on the Cybertruck Owner’s Club forums put together this outstanding Cosplay of Master Chief from Halo, and wrapped up his Cybertruck to look like a Warthog. Probably one of the coolest costumes we’ve seen so far.

By TeslaKen on the CT Owners Club
By TeslaKen on the CT Owners Club
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Jaws

Sometimes, all you need to do to get a scare is to show some nice sharp teeth. The smoke machine just completes the look with the red glow.

Fangs!
Fangs!
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More Aliens

Terry Stach and Robert Martin captured some aliens in their trucks. Best to keep an eye on these ones, lest they whisk you away in their Cyber-UFO. Just watch out though, because @brandtsla over on X is being chased by that UFO!

Terry Stach over on Facebook.
Terry Stach over on Facebook.
Terry Stach

Cyberbeast Cerberus

The Cyberbeast’s logo is the three-headed hound that guards the gates of hell - Cereberus. Turns out that S.E. Robinson let the dogs out. Our favorite, all things said. Maybe a smoke machine and some red lights to complete the look though! Oh wait, he’s got that too!

The Cybertruck makes an incredible canvas for Halloween decorations, and we’re eager to see even more creative ideas emerge as it heads into its second Halloween season next year.

First Look at Tesla's New 'Service History' Feature [Photos]

By Karan Singh
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Tesla has begun adding the ability for service technicians—both Tesla’s and third-party — to log repair history in their vehicles.

This new feature is part of update Tesla update 2024.38.2, which also includes other features such as Reduced Sentry Mode Power Usage, and Track Mode Powertrain Endurance.

While this isn’t exactly a feature most users will see often, Tesla has added some features that should help technicians know more about a vehicle’s history. Best of all, while Service History is aimed at technicians, it’s also accessible by any Tesla owner.

So, grab your wrench, and let’s take a detailed look at Tesla’s new Service History.

Service History

Service History is a new feature in Tesla’s Service Mode that tracks all the maintenance a vehicle has received. Technicians are prompted to use Tesla’s Correction Codes, which define the repair that took place and then provide an optional timestamp for the repair being completed. In short, it’s a way to keep track of repairs and services within the vehicle. This should make it easier for technicians to solve issues by being aware of the vehicle’s history.

Service History is accessible directly on the main panel of Service Mode. While Tesla already has internal tools to access a vehicle’s history, the real benefit will be when the vehicle is serviced by different technicians. For example, a local tech could now be services that Tesla serviced performed and vice-versa.

Service history is also permanent and stays with the vehicle. Once entries are added, they cannot be edited or removed, so there’s no tampering with a vehicle’s service history.

You can see the new Service History option on the bottom right.
You can see the new Service History option on the bottom right.
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These timestamped history logs are permanently saved to your vehicle and are accessible by Tesla and anyone else who can put their car into Service Mode. If you want to take a peek and are on 2024.38 or higher, you can follow our Guide on Service Mode here.

Entering a Service Item

When entering a new Service History entry, you’re given a few options, including a Correction Code. Tesla maintains a list of Correction Codes for pretty much everything under the sun, from a full-out swap of the battery pack or one of the motors to things as simple as replacing the wiper blades or adding windshield washer fluid.

Technicians servicing Tesla vehicles will have the option to indicate whether they’re a first-party doing the work (Tesla Service), a qualified third-party independent repairer, or an unknown—like the vehicle owner themselves.

The pop-up that displays when you open Service History.
The pop-up that displays when you open Service History.
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If you’d like to add an entry yourself, you can give it a try, as it’s pretty straightforward. You can select a Correction Code for something you’d normally DIY, like adding washer fluid. You can then select a timestamp, which is optional, and then select what type of repairer you are - first party, qualified third party, or other.

The Record Service Menu.
The Record Service Menu.
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Expanding Service History

Tesla’s new Service History is a really interesting idea. It puts third-party technicians and vehicle owners on equal ground, with everyone having access to a vehicle’s history. It’s also going to be useful for owners to keep track of simple tasks like tire rotations, wiper blade replacements, low-voltage battery replacements, and more.

Service History also helps solve the issue of Tesla not being able to effectively track vehicle services done by qualified third-party repair shops, who often won’t push the vehicle correction codes via Toolbox 3.

Instead, this allows even unfamiliar repair technicians an easy-to-see and easy-to-use solution to log and diagnose potential issues quickly.

We’d love for Tesla to make Service History even more accessible, potentially moving it out of Service Mode, which only a small percentage of owners will ever go into.

It’d be useful if Tesla moved certain options into the main Controls > Service area, allowing vehicle owners to add simple things like adding windshield wiper fluid. For more complex changes, Tesla could ask owners to enter Service Mode, and remind them that all entries are permanent and can not be changed or removed, even by Tesla.

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