Tesla to Make Changes to the Power Meter in Their Cars

April 11, 2023

By Kevin Armstrong

Tesla has improved the power meter in the vehicle through several updates

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Thanks to one of our readers, it looks like we have a look at an upcoming change to Tesla's power meter. The power meter, an essential element of the UI, provides drivers with real-time information on power usage and regenerative braking.

Tesla accidently displayed this feature in their app before fixing it a few hours later.

Striking a Balance Between Visibility and Relevance

Over the years, Tesla has made several changes to the power meter's design to improve driver experience. Early versions of the meter featured a thin green and black line. However, recent updates increased the line's thickness to enhance visibility. Now, the latest UI update appears to strike a balance between these designs.

It appears that Tesla will revert the power meter to the thinner line. Still, it will dynamically increase its thickness during relevant situations, such as sudden surges in power usage (putting the accelerator to the floor) or regenerative braking events.

The release notes for the feature read:

The power meter is a thin horizontal line above the car status area of the touchscreen that shows real-time power usage.

The right side of the power meter represents power that is used to accelerate the vehicle. Now, when you press the accelerator pedal farther, the line is thicker.

In 2022, Tesla introduced a notable change (update 2022.16) that allowed drivers to see when their vehicle was using the brakes while in Autopilot. This feature displays a gray line in the regenerative braking area of the power meter when Autopilot is using the vehicle's physical brakes to slow down.

Tesla now displays if the vehicle is using its physical brakes while in Autopilot

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Limited Regen Indicator

Another helpful feature provided by Tesla is the limited regen indicator. When the "apply brakes when regen is limited" option is turned off, dots appear on the power meter to inform the driver of limited regenerative braking capability. This visual cue can help drivers decide their braking needs and energy consumption.

It's not clear when Tesla will launch this change to the power meter, but given that there are release notes for the change, it may soon be available in an upcoming update.

These improvements to the power meter UI demonstrate Tesla's commitment to continually refining its vehicles' functionality and user experience. By making it easier for drivers to understand their cars' power usage and regenerative braking, Tesla empowers owners to maximize the performance and efficiency of their electric vehicles. As the EV market continues to grow, we can expect Tesla to remain at the forefront of innovation, offering cutting-edge features and updates that keep its customers engaged and satisfied.

Tesla Ends Sales of Model 3 Standard Range in the US; Starts Providing US-built Vehicles to Canada

October 2, 2024

By Karan Singh

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Following a recent change to tariff rates on Chinese imports, including EV components like batteries and raw materials, Tesla has discontinued sales of the Model 3 Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive in the U.S.

The SR RWD model is no longer available for custom orders, although some units are still listed on Tesla’s inventory page. The vehicles listed on the inventory page are those that have already been imported into the U.S. and thus remain available for sale.

Tax Credit

The US Federal EV Tax Rebate doesn’t count towards the Model 3 Standard Range – which ships with an LFP battery that is primarily produced and manufactured in China at CATL.

While the Standard Range Rear Wheel Drive variant was the cheapest Tesla on offer at $38,990, the Long-Range RWD was cheaper at $42,490 if you include the $7,500 Tax Rebate – which is offered at the point of sale. After the discount, the Long Range RWD is only $34,990.

That means that offering this the Standard Range model – for the vast majority of Americans who are eligible for the Tax Rebate – didn’t make a lot of sense. There wasn’t a particular reason to purchase the Standard Range variant over the Long-Range Variant – unless you were one of the few not eligible for the Tax Rebate.

Those not eligible were also those more likely to buy a Model 3 Performance or Model S instead – as their income likely places them far above the tax brackets that the EV Rebate applies for, or otherwise completely unable to afford the purchase of a new vehicle.

Canadian Tariffs

Canada has followed the lead of the US on tariffs on Chinese goods, which includes EVs. Canada is imposing a 100% tariff and also eliminating the federal EV rebate of $5,000 CAD on EVs built in China. Tesla did warn initially that price increases could be coming to the Canadian market.

Instead, as we expected, Tesla has begun to source its vehicles from the United States for the Canadian market instead, which are still applicable for the EV rebate, and do not have the tariff applied to them. Now, both Fremont and Giga Texas will begin sourcing vehicles for Canada for the first time since late 2022 – when the last few vehicles from Fremont made the trip to Canada.

Interestingly, the regular Standard Range RWD model is still available in Canada – not the Long Range. We’re expecting Tesla to make a change to this within the next few days – changes to the Canadian site usually follow the American site.

Tesla Releases Q3 2024 Production & Delivery Numbers

October 2, 2024

By Not a Tesla App Staff

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This morning, Tesla shared its production and delivery figures for the third quarter of 2024, showing continued growth in vehicle production and energy storage deployments.

For Q3, Tesla produced a total of 469,796 vehicles, with 462,890 vehicles delivered to customers. The Model 3 and Model Y accounted for 443,668 vehicles produced and 439,975 delivered. Tesla's other models — which Tesla doesn’t break out, include the Model S, Model X, Cybertruck, and Semi, which made up the remaining 26,128 vehicles produced and 22,915 delivered.

The energy storage business also saw strong growth, with 6.9 GWh of storage products deployed during the quarter. This is down from 9.4 GWh last quarter, which was a quarterly record for Tesla.

Q3 2024 Production & Deliveries Breakdown

Model	Production	Deliveries
Model 3/Y	443,668	439,975
Other Models	26,128	22,915
Total	469,796	462,890

The delivery numbers met Wall Street expectations, which forecasted about 463,000 units. Tesla’s numbers mark a 6% increase year-over-year and a 4% growth over the previous quarter.

Tesla’s Q3 Financial Results Announcement

Tesla plans to release its complete financial results for the third quarter after market close on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Following the results, Tesla management will hold a live Q&A webcast to discuss the company’s financial performance and outlook.

When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. Central Time / 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Webcast: Tesla Q3 2024 Webcast (live and replay will be available)

Tesla will also have an archived version of the webcast will be available on Tesla’s website approximately two hours after the session concludes.

Financial Performance

Tesla emphasized that vehicle deliveries and energy deployments are just two of the many metrics that reflect the company’s overall financial performance. The company’s quarterly financial results will be influenced by factors such as average selling price, cost of sales, and foreign exchange movements. The full financial results will be shared in the 10-Q filing, covering the period ended September 30, 2024.

As the company prepares for its third-quarter earnings call later this month, industry watchers will be looking closely for updates on its ongoing projects, including the Cybertruck ramp-up, energy division growth, and developments in new markets.

For more information, visit Tesla Investor Relations.