Tesla Model X as hotspot?

[sunnyvale]

Tesla is working to turn its vehicles into Wi-Fi hotspots, introduces new chip and module

Any update on this?

This would be awesome feature. I might even give up on my cellular plan if this come true

 

[aesculus]

Recent reports of V8 FW state that when moving the WiFi is turned off, so right now it sounds like they are going backwards from this.

 

[Saghost]

I think all the existing cars have the hardware to make a viable hotspot. As long as Tesla is paying for all network services to the car, it doesn't make sense - a single car with the hotspot turned on and a couple of tablets streaming videos for kids in back probably eats up more cellular data than a dozen cars operating normally.

 

[sunnyvale]

ok but at least they can charge a little bit for that service if they want. Just provide us something

 

[WARP 10]

I would suspect there are considerable hacking risks associated with a wi-fi hotspot.

 

[hollywood]

According to knowledgeable sales rep, it's in the works and coming really soon

 

[grommet]

The Wi-Fi tech in the Tesla used to connect just at home is seriously outdated already, thanks to the vintage NVIDIA SOC it uses. (802.11g only, 2.4Ghz only... in 2016?!) I don't see this happening, if ever, until after they update the home Wi-Fi support.

Anyway, as others have said, it really doesn't make much sense for Tesla... there are far higher priorities.