The source code can often be looked at for hidden secrets or possible features in upcoming software releases, and if the latest findings by Tesla hacker @greentheonly are any indication, the Model 3 could be getting some notable improvements and often-requested features in the near future.
100kWh Battery Pack
Back in March 2019, the 100kWh battery pack first appeared in the code according to @greentheonly. More importantly though, it wasn’t deleted along with a number of other parameters that appeared at the same time, in a mid-2019 update. The fact that it’s still around in the code could mean a bigger battery in the future for the Model 3.
Now where it gets interesting is with the actual batetery packs.
the 100kWh pack has survived the great "non-model3 stuff purge" mid year so there's a fair chance this is actually upcoming and not some spillover. pic.twitter.com/gliPuJhrP7
— green (@greentheonly) December 20, 2019
Ludicrous Mode
Ludicrous mode has been a feature of the Model S and Model X, and many fans have asked Elon Musk for the feature to make it to the Model 3. The obvious choice for Ludicrous Mode on a Model 3 would be the Performance model, but the code hints at it even making it’s way all the way to the Standard Range Plus (SR+) model.
Another interesting set is performance config types.
Baseplus_awd is what is speculated to be theboost, but look at the other options. Ludi mode survived the great model S purge too so there must be a reason for it?
It's also all changeable on the fly. pic.twitter.com/1UXAtWzWJ4— green (@greentheonly) December 20, 2019
New Wheels
Tesla recently introduced the 19″ Gemini wheel package, a new set of wheels sold as a winter package for the Performance Model 3. Now based on the source code, it looks like another new set of wheels could be coming to the Model 3 soon.
Or the existing wheel types with some upcoming one that there's no picture of yet? pic.twitter.com/cTLBaHqhYG
— green (@greentheonly) December 20, 2019
For other new features that may be coming to Tesla vehicles in the future, check out @greentheonly on Twitter.
h/t [InsideEVs]
