TESLA SOFTWARE UPDATE 2020.48.26 DRIVING VISUALIZATION IMPROVEMENTS

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Tesla Tom provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the 2020.48.26 holiday software update for his Tesla Model 3 Performance Stealth. The review highlights significant improvements in driving visualization, offering a more detailed and zoomed-in view of the car's surroundings, including enhanced traffic light and sign recognition. The update also introduces new playable games like 'The Battle of Polytopia,' 'Cat Quest,' and 'Solitaire,' adding entertainment value. Supercharger display enhancements now show available stall counts and nearby amenities, while scheduled departure features allow for more intelligent battery and cabin preconditioning based on off-peak utility rates. Tom notes some minor UI shifts, such as the relocation of backup camera and wiper controls to the bottom bar and indicator lights to the side. During the drive test, the visualization proved mostly accurate, though occasional phantom braking and confusion with lane markings (especially in complex intersections or underpasses) were observed. The charging demonstration at the RInga Mall Supercharger showed a slightly lower-than-expected 7kW charge rate, despite the availability of three-phase chargers.