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Issue 221 - Spotify account linked to users 🎧

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Software

Spotify account linked to users

With this new feature, different driver profiles can use different Spotify accounts, nice!

4680 2022 Model Y now has the 0-60 upgrade available in the app

The upgrade improves the 0-60 from 5 seconds to 4.2, or at least that is what the app says, for $2,000.

Elon Musk says Tesla's software needs work

In an interview, Elon admitted that the Tesla software needs work, especially the web browser. This said, Tesla is still ahead in terms of software in comparison to the other automakers, but I hope he prioritizes getting even further ahead of the competition.

Tesla to bring back Enhanced Autopilot for everyone

At least that is what Elon replied to a tweet from Trevor Paige suggesting they are going to make it available for everyone. Enhanced Autopilot is currently unavailable in the US. When it was available, it included all the features except Autosteer on city streets, which is currently only available for folks in the FSD Beta program.

Community

Tesla owner hits 1 million miles (1.609 million km) in his 2013 Model S

Impressive mileage! The owner is in his fourth rear motor and fourth battery pack, still impressive tho.

DIY Retrofit CCS compatibility for Model 3

A reader from Tesletter recently asked me about the CCS retrofit for their Model 3. If you are the kind of person who likes tinkering with their Tesla, this article explains how to DIY.

Pricing

June 15th price increases

Changes are:

  • Model 3 LR - $2k increase, now $58k
  • Model Y LR - $3k increase, now $66k
  • Model Y Performance - $2k increase, now $70k
  • Model X - $6k increase, now $121k
  • Model S - $5k increase, now $105k

🤓 What the acronym?

As Tesla fan I find myself sometimes having to remember what are all those acronyms, here is a list of the ones you can find in this issue.

  • CCS - Combined Charging System
  • DIY - Do It Yourself
  • FSD - Full Self-Driving
  • LR - Long Range

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