Tesla App Update 4.48.0 Release Notes

This app update hints at a new vehicle feature coming in a future app and vehicle update.

The upcoming feature will let users put their vehicles into a low power mode, effectively turning off all features that keep the vehicle awake and consume energy when it’s not being used.

This will be similar to how Car Wash Mode helps the user by turning off a variety of features at once, instead of having to remember each feature to turn off. This will be ideal when you’re leaving your vehicle for an extended period, such as when going on vacation.

Low Power Mode is on and enabling Camp Mode will consume energy. Continue?
Low Power Mode is on and enabling Dog Mode will consume energy. Continue?
Low Power Mode is on and enabling climate control will consume energy. Continue
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Note: Image above comes from iOS’s low power mode, which is automatically activated when a device gets to 20% battery life. Tesla could potentially add something similar, where the vehicle is automatically put into a low power mode when it gets to 20%. Tesla already disables certain features, such as Sentry Mode, automatically when the vehicle gets to 20%.