15 TESLA TIPS + TRICKS! (2024)

EV Channels Review

This video delves into 15 lesser-known features and tips for Tesla owners, aiming to enhance their ownership experience. The reviewer highlights several practical functions, including an improved Auto Park system (though noting its superiority in newer models without ultrasonic sensors), and a third-party "Better Theater" website that expands streaming options beyond Tesla's native offerings. The convenience of sharing destinations and YouTube videos directly from a phone to the car is praised, as is the ability to customize the lock sound and utilize the service mode for diagnostics. The reviewer also demonstrates how to add a fifth quick control icon to the mobile app and customize the left scroll wheel functions for quicker access to features like the camera or wiper speed. A significant portion is dedicated to integrating Apple CarPlay via a third-party box, acknowledging it's not officially supported but offers a functional workaround. Finally, the video introduces "A Better Route Planner" as a more advanced trip planning tool than Tesla's native system. While the video covers a wide array of useful features, the focus remains on software and app-based functionalities rather than hardware specifics.