In a series of posts for CleanTechnica a few years ago, Tesla devotee and cleantech research scientist Danny Parker pleaded with Tesla to “inform us the status of our craft.” I wholeheartedly endorse all 4 essays in this fantastic series (linked on the bottom of this article). His main demand was that Tesla provide more information on the various ways in which our Tesla automobiles use electricity (e.g., driving, AC, watching movies, playing video games, etc.). Even though I wholeheartedly agreed with the request and wished to see that information, I didn’t believe Tesla would comply because the company had been concentrating on streamlining such in-car applications and data in order to avoid confusing “normal” mass-market buyers who were considering the brand. (Early Tesla buyers were mainly tech and math experts; however, the typical Tesla buyer in 2022 is not one of them.) Tesla, however, succeeded!
The “Energy” app in our cars now displays a breakdown of where our energy is being spent, according to a recent announcement from Tesla! A more thorough trip projection graph is also displayed.
My favorite. The problem is that most of us—maybe even everyone—still fail to see this in our vehicles. I notice what follows:
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It’s assumed that Tesla FSD Beta users didn’t receive this update because sometimes we get bypassed on updates like this, but it’s not yet known if anyone has. Therefore, it might just be a case of Tesla announcing something before it is actually available. Anyhow, it ought to be arriving shortly!
Your Tesla now displays energy used vs. anticipated usage and provides range advice. pic.twitter.com/ABSPLTdGVg
— Tesla October 11, 2022 (@Tesla)
Tesla’s expert tweeter also reported that there are now more than 10,000 installed Superchargers in Europe. The huge, incredibly trustworthy, and incredibly practical Supercharger network is still one of Tesla’s best features. People originally worried that Supercharger rollouts wouldn’t keep up with Tesla sales, but Tesla has actually done a fantastic job of installing new stations and maintaining the unrivaled experience for Tesla road trippers. There isn’t a more practical or pleasurable way to travel than in a Tesla.
Currently managing over 10,000 Supercharger locations across Europe
📸 @MinimalDuck pic.twitter.com/9c8riIZmPm
— Tesla October 11, 2022 (@Tesla)
I need to speak with Danny Parker right away to see if the updated breakdown of Tesla’s in-car energy use is what he was looking for. He’ll undoubtedly have other requests and suggestions, but at least we have a place to start! Here are some of his original writings on the subject, which I still think are very entertaining on their own:
The Argument For Pilot Mode: Improving Energy Feedback In The Tesla Model 3 “Tell Us The Condition Of Our Craft”
“Tell Us The Condition Of Our Craft” — The Benefits Of Tesla Pilot Mode: HVAC
