Test drive Tesla cars self-diagnose damage

The US manufacturer has developed a new feature that automates the service process.

Tesla Motors' electric vehicles can diagnose and automatically order new parts in the event of a breakdown.

The owner of the electric car discovered that a malfunction in the power conversion system appeared on the display of his Tesla's infotainment complex. In addition, the computer informed the driver that he had pre-ordered the necessary parts, which could be obtained from the nearest service company.

The company confirmed the appearance of such a feature and noted that it can solve the problem with the availability of spare parts, which now do not have to wait long. "It's like going straight to the pharmacy without going to the doctor," says Tesla. In this case, the owner of an electric car can turn off the system himself, but the company insists on maximum automation of service.

Earlier it was reported that Tesla Motors is starting to equip its Model S and Model X electric vehicles with a special Sentry Mode. The new program is designed to protect cars from theft. Sentry has two different stages of operation.

The first, Alert, activates external cameras that start recording if sensors detect suspicious movement around the vehicle. At the same time, a special message will appear on the center display in the passenger compartment to warn of blocked cameras.

If a criminal tries to get into the car, for example, breaks glass, the "Alarm" mode is activated. The system will increase the screen brightness and the audio system will start playing music at full power. Earlier it was reported that Sentry Mode will play Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach during a theft attempt. In this case, the piece of music will be in metal performance.

2020-08-30