Tesla App 4.7.2 Release Notes

Sign Up for Tesla Insurance

Tesla Sign Up for Tesla Insurance feature in update 4.7.2
Available Worldwide
Undocumented
Undocumented

You can now sign up for Tesla Insurance directly in the Tesla app. By using Tesla Insurance your rate will be dependent on your driving habits. Tesla will monitor key metrics such as following too closely or harsh braking and use these factors to determine your monthly rate.

Tesla Insurance is now available in five US states, including Arizona, California, Illinois, Ohio and Texas. More states are expected to be added this year.

To sign up for Tesla Insurace in the Tesla app by tapping on your profile icon on the top right corner and choosing the Get Tesla Insurance card.

Powerwall Settings

Tesla Powerwall Settings feature in update 4.7.2
Available Worldwide

Reorganized Solar and Powerwall settings to focus on your Home.

Powerwall Storm Watch

Tesla Powerwall Storm Watch feature in update 4.7.2
Available Worldwide

Storm Watch status and event opt-out for Powerwall.

Details:

Additional information is now displayed in Storm Watch. It now lists individual events and lets you opt out of recharging your Powerwall using grid power.

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