November 12, 2024, by Karan Singh. Tesla is constantly evolving, bringing new features and improvements to enhance the ownership experience. In this article, we'll take a deep dive into three significant updates: Service History, Sentry Mode, and Third-Party Chargers.

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Service History

Tesla has started enabling service technicians, both from Tesla and third parties, to log repair history within vehicles. This is part of update 2024.38.2 and includes features like reduced Sentry Mode power usage and track mode powertrain endurance. Service History is a new addition to Service Mode, tracking all vehicle maintenance. Technicians use Correction Codes to define repairs and provide timestamps. It makes it easier for technicians to solve issues by being aware of the vehicle's history. Service History is directly accessible on the main panel and is permanent, staying with the vehicle. Timestamped history logs are saved and accessible by Tesla and vehicle owners.When entering a new Service History entry, technicians have options like indicating if they are a first-party or third-party repairer. Vehicle owners can also add entries for simple DIY tasks like adding washer fluid.This new feature puts third-party technicians and vehicle owners on an equal footing, helping owners keep track of simple tasks. It also solves the issue of Tesla not effectively tracking services by third-party repair shops.

Sentry Mode

Sentry Mode is Tesla's security system that keeps vehicle sensors and cameras on to detect and record suspicious activity. However, it consumes a significant amount of power, with an average Model 3 or Model Y experiencing a 7-14% battery drain over 24 hours. Tesla announced improvements to reduce power consumption by 40% with update 2024.38. This change will first be available with the Cybertruck in update 2024.38.4 and later for other models. The vehicle's onboard computers will process video more efficiently, reducing power usage. Since most Cybertrucks have FSD, the number of Cybertrucks with this update is currently small.

Third-Party Chargers

Tesla has begun showing occupancy status at select third-party chargers in Europe as part of the Qualified Third-Party Charger Program. When tapping a charger to navigate, it provides the total number of stalls, occupied stalls, and maximum charge speed. It shows as a grey bubble with the number of free stalls available, similar to Superchargers. Third-party charging stations meet certain criteria to participate, such as having a compatible charging connector and a high charge success rate. If certain conditions are met over 14 days, stations can be removed from Tesla's navigation system. Tesla has opened the program in North America, and we hope to see it roll out with third-party NACS stations. Reliable charging stations are crucial for selling electric vehicles, and Tesla's commitment to ease of use and reliability is unmatched.Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the latest Tesla news and software updates.