Firmware 5.5 in EU Spec Cars...

[VolkerP]

Because it would be a retro-fit, and, well, because Tesla can get away with charging an arm and a leg. As an option for a new build, it might be cheaper, or bundled into some other options.

Beg to differ here. Tesla can't afford to alienate the customer base in their most important market.
BTW in EU cars, the tech package is required for the parking sensors option.

I am so upset about the parking sensors now that I see how nicely done they have integrated them! Dam!

The price for driving Model S early is seeing it improve in later iterations. This will always happen for every car of any make and model.

 

[NigelM]

Notice there's also a "rear seatbelt unbuckled" warning which we don't have in the U.S.

 

[bhuwan]

Beg to differ here. Tesla can't afford to alienate the customer base in their most important market.

Agree with you, but I believe Tesla doesn't care, and we're screwed - I've come to terms with it. Still the best car I've ever owned (and ever will, since even Tesla can never make such an amazing car)

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

So want that cold weather package. Parking sensors seem well-done as well.

The early adopter doesn't get toasty!

 

[AnOutsider]

The early adopter doesn't get toasty!

True, but my wife's buttocks wasn't the early adopter

 

[JerryNycom]

Any idea what blue shaded area is on left side?

 

[Volker.Berlin]

Any idea what blue shaded area is on left side?
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Looks like a reflection to me.

 

[KaJu74]

Looks like a reflection to me.

Me too.

 

[tomanik]

Thanks for sharing. Having had the front bumper of our S already experience a close encounter with a parking post, the parking sensor integration looks great. The winter package also looks awesome

 

[Odenator]

Me wanty!

 

[Discoducky]

Notice there's also a "rear seatbelt unbuckled" warning which we don't have in the U.S.

I hope we get this (at least new cars, but I wouldn't refuse a retrofit) and I've written TM about it. The buckle does comply with the force requirements but since it is oriented up with the unbuckle force being down it is very easy to produce 9lbs of force.

 

[Cirion]

Looks like a reflection to me.

Correct

 

[ggr]

Way cool... Drool.

That's it - I'm moving to Europe. You guys have Starbucks there, right?

No, Europe has many places that sell many different things that are based on coffee, but taste good.

 

[JerryNycom]

Correct

Does the car "beep" as you get closer?

 

[SFOTurtle]

Sleep mode?

 

[bhuwan]

Can you show us what the exterior looks like?

 

[Cirion]

Does the car "beep" as you get closer?

Yes beeps and animates green -> yellow -> red bars and shows cm to the wall or whatever is in the way.

From 30cm it says STOP and beeps continually.

 

[Volker.Berlin]

Can you show us what the exterior looks like?

I second that. As in: Are the sensors visible or invisible?

 

[loganss]

Very cool. Thanks for the pics Cirion. And here I'm stuck on 4.4

 

[Volker.Berlin]

Yes beeps and animates green -> yellow -> red bars and shows cm to the wall or whatever is in the way.

From 30cm it says STOP and beeps continually.

Thanks a million. I really appreciate the pics and the additional details. Leaves me wanting more...!