Tesla Updates Mobile App With New User Interface & Features

Tesla has released version 4 of its mobile app which receives a massive overhaul of the user interface and adds a ton of new features. Users can unlock their vehicles using the app and remotely also manage the climate control system of the car apart from many other connected car functions. Version 4 is clearly the most comprehensive update to the app. Via the app users can also access the after sales experience and book the car for servicing and repairs. It also lets users know the charge levels of the car remotely which is quite critical.

Here are the new features that Tesla lists in its official release notes:

— Refreshed vehicle and energy homepage
— Streamlined Summon experience
— Enhanced phone key support - vehicle no longer needs to be selected
— Send commands to vehicle immediately upon opening app
— Use Go Off-Grid to seamlessly disconnect your home from the Grid with Powerwall
— Shop the Tesla catalog and view and manage your orders (available in select countries)
— View Supercharging history and ability to pay outstanding Supercharging or service balance (available in select countries)

Tesla is one of the first automotive companies to push over the air updates and have its own app

Tesla has also added support for widgets on iOS which was introduced in iOS 14 last year. Tesla has also added the supercharger billing experience in the app which comes at a time when the manufacturer is opening up the network to third party vehicles.

This update comes at a time when Elon Musk has said that it is close to rolling out its full self driving software to users who opted for the package. Musk estimates after the release of the next beta, in 4 weeks the software update should be rolled out to users.