Tesla App 4.5 Release Notes

Tesla Insurance Card

Tesla Tesla Insurance Card feature in update 4.5
Available Worldwide

- Tesla Insurance policy holders can add their insurance card to Apple Wallet

Help Section

Tesla Help Section feature in update 4.5
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Undocumented

This is an undocumented change in this release.

Tesla introduced a new help section in the app that helps answer common questions related to your Tesla account, Tesla features, charging and service.

Tapping on an individual topic opens Tesla's website to the appropriate section.

You can check out the help section by going to your profile in the app scrolling down and tapping on Help.

Contact Tesla

Tesla Contact Tesla feature in update 4.5
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Undocumented

This is an undocumented change in this release.

You can now easily contact Tesla with any questions directly from the Tesla app.

The question could be associated with a particular vehicle or with your Tesla account.

To contact Tesla from the app, tap on your account photo on the top right, then Help and finally on the 'Need More Help' button at the bottom.

You will then choose whether your question is about one of your vehicles or your Tesla account.

Set Vehicle Name

Tesla Set Vehicle Name feature in update 4.5
Available Worldwide
Future Feature
Future Feature

This is an undocumented change in this release that may become a future feature.

In an upcoming update it looks like you will be able to set your vehicle name directly in the app.

Vehicle Warranty

Tesla Vehicle Warranty feature in update 4.5
Available Worldwide
Future Feature
Future Feature

This is an undocumented change in this release that may become a future feature.

Tesla appears to be adding warranty information into the Tesla app. You will be able to view your Tesla's warranty expiration date and its status directly in the app.

You can currently view it on Tesla's website.

Tesla App 4.40.1 Release Notes

Automatic Backup

Tesla Automatic Backup feature in update 4.40.1
Credit @brandonee916
Available Worldwide
Powerwall
Powerwall

You can now choose how Powerwall handles power outages. Use 'Auto' for Powerwall to automatically power your home when an outage is detected. You can use 'Manual' if you'd like to manually activate Powerwall when an outage occurs.

Minor Fixes

Tesla Minor Fixes feature in update 4.40.1
Available Worldwide

This release contains minor fixes and improvements.

Tesla App 4.40.0 Release Notes

Tesla Recharged

Tesla Tesla Recharged feature in update 4.40.0
Credit AlexGuichet
Available Worldwide

Tesla Recharged - 2024 year-end energy summary.

Editorial note:

Tesla has added Energy awards and year-end statistics to the Tesla app. The new awards and statistics give you an overview of your usage and savings thanks to Tesla's Energy products.

You'll be able to see stats such as total energy generated, the energy's value, how you compare to other Energy users, the number of outages Tesla's Powerwall protected you from and more.

Cybertruck Custom Wraps

Tesla Cybertruck Custom Wraps feature in update 4.40.0
Available Worldwide
Models:
CT

Cybertruck custom wraps support.

Editorial note:

You'll soon be able to customize your Cybertruck in the app and in the vehicle with a custom wrap. You'll be able to create your own wrap using a template, or upload a design you found online.

Each design is a single image file and it sounds like you'll be able to upload it directly through the Tesla app.

While this is only for the Cybertruck right now, Tesla has already announced that custom wraps and personalized license plates features are coming to other Tesla models as well.

If you're interested in creating a custom wrap, take a look at our creating a custom wrap guide.

Tesla App 4.39.7 Release Notes

Apple Watch Update

Tesla Apple Watch Update feature in update 4.39.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
CT
Undocumented

Tesla has added an additional screen that provides more information on how to set up your Apple Watch as a vehicle key.

The process is extremely easy and just requires you to be near the vehicle and tap the Set Up Watch Key.

The "State of Charge" complication for Apple Watch has been renamed "Vehicle Battery," to make it clearer that it's the vehicle's battery and not a Powerwall.

Details

Release Date

December 13, 2024