Hello Tesla Motors Club members,
I've been searching through the forum for information on upgrading from HW2.5 to HW3.0 for my Tesla Model 3 (Feb 2019 build), but I haven't found a definitive answer—apologies if I missed available information. I understand that the cameras and sensors used with HW2.5 are compatible with HW3. Furthermore, I have been informed by local Tesla Service Center that should the HW2.5 computer fail, it would be automatically replaced with HW3.0.
The Service Center assured me that all current HW2.5 features would be retained post-upgrade but did not promise any new features, as they cannot officially sell this as an upgrade per their sales policy. If I were to purchase the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package, priced at €7500, the upgrade to HW3.0 would be included. However, Tesla Service Center has not confirmed which, if any, additional components might be updated with the FSD package.
From my understanding, the upgrade involves only the AP computer to HW3.0, with no other hardware changes. Can anyone confirm that this is indeed the case? Additionally, I am interested in knowing what other concrete benefits (like adaptive matrix lights (yes, I retrofitted matrix lights already), enhanced Sentry view in the mobile app, or cabin camera view in Dog Mode) might be expected through the enhanced processing capabilities of the HW3.0 computer? I am not planning to upgrade to FSD or EAP, but features such as adaptive matrix lights are of particular interest to me.
Your insights would be greatly appreciated, especially if you've undergone a similar upgrade.
Thank you!
I've been searching through the forum for information on upgrading from HW2.5 to HW3.0 for my Tesla Model 3 (Feb 2019 build), but I haven't found a definitive answer—apologies if I missed available information. I understand that the cameras and sensors used with HW2.5 are compatible with HW3. Furthermore, I have been informed by local Tesla Service Center that should the HW2.5 computer fail, it would be automatically replaced with HW3.0.
The Service Center assured me that all current HW2.5 features would be retained post-upgrade but did not promise any new features, as they cannot officially sell this as an upgrade per their sales policy. If I were to purchase the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package, priced at €7500, the upgrade to HW3.0 would be included. However, Tesla Service Center has not confirmed which, if any, additional components might be updated with the FSD package.
From my understanding, the upgrade involves only the AP computer to HW3.0, with no other hardware changes. Can anyone confirm that this is indeed the case? Additionally, I am interested in knowing what other concrete benefits (like adaptive matrix lights (yes, I retrofitted matrix lights already), enhanced Sentry view in the mobile app, or cabin camera view in Dog Mode) might be expected through the enhanced processing capabilities of the HW3.0 computer? I am not planning to upgrade to FSD or EAP, but features such as adaptive matrix lights are of particular interest to me.
Your insights would be greatly appreciated, especially if you've undergone a similar upgrade.
Thank you!