TESLA SOFTWARE UPDATE 2021.36.5.8 RELEASE NOTES AUTOPILOT TEST DRIVE

EV Channels Review

Tesla Tom provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the 2021.36.5.8 software update, focusing on its application in a Model 3 Performance. The update brings notable improvements to the mobile app, allowing for charge current adjustments and scheduled charging/departure. The video also demonstrates battery preconditioning for Supercharging, a feature that significantly speeds up charging times. Tom's Autopilot test drive, utilizing the Full Self-Driving package with Navigate on Autopilot and Automatic Lane Change, showcases the system's capabilities on Sydney's complex road network, including the Harbour Bridge. While generally impressed with Autopilot's performance in traffic and lane changes, Tom highlights its limitations, such as the need for constant driver supervision, occasional difficulty with speed sign recognition, and the system's inability to detect potholes. He also details the various methods for disengaging Autopilot and provides clear instructions for navigating to and using the Broadway Superchargers. The review is practical, informative, and emphasizes safety and driver awareness.