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News April 8, 2025 0 comments on Tesla to restore 12V & USB power access with new ‘Accessory Power’ feature

Tesla to restore 12V & USB power access with new ‘Accessory Power’ feature

by Darryn John

Tesla is preparing to roll out a software update that will re-enable power to its 12V sockets and USB ports even when no one is inside the vehicle. The feature, called “Accessory Power,” offers a […]

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News October 6, 2024 0 comments on Tesla limits functionality of 12V power sockets and USB ports in 2024.32 software update

Tesla limits functionality of 12V power sockets and USB ports in 2024.32 software update

by Darryn John

Tesla has made a significant change in a recent software update to how power is delivered to the 12V power sockets and USB ports, disabling them in most scenarios other than when driving. Previously Tesla […]

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Model 3 February 28, 2022 0 comments on Tesla’s new 12V Li-Ion battery dying rapidly under certain conditions – here’s how to prevent it

Tesla’s new 12V Li-Ion battery dying rapidly under certain conditions – here’s how to prevent it

by Darryn John

Tesla has switched their cars to a new 12V Li-Ion battery, hoping to resolve a long-standing issue of the traditional lead acid batteries dying much faster than they typically do in internal combustion engine (ICE) […]

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Model 3 December 6, 2021 0 comments on Giga Shanghai expands 12V Li-Ion battery to Model 3

Giga Shanghai expands 12V Li-Ion battery to Model 3

by Darryn John

Tesla first introduced a 12V lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery with the refresh Model S earlier this year. The new battery is lighter and more compact, and lasts much longer than the traditional lead-acid batteries. The […]

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