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News August 17, 2026 0 comments on Tesla Model 3 Gets First Unofficial Hardware 4 Retrofit

Tesla Model 3 Gets First Unofficial Hardware 4 Retrofit

by Matt Wilson

A Tesla owner has completed the first known Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) to Hardware 4 (HW4/AI4) retrofit. The DIY upgrade was completed on a 2022 Model 3, which is now not only running the newer self-driving […]

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News July 23, 2026 0 comments on Tesla may upgrade HW3 cars to next-gen AI computer instead of AI4 – but when?

Tesla may upgrade HW3 cars to next-gen AI computer instead of AI4 – but when?

by Darryn John

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again addressed the future of Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) vehicles, and this time his comments suggest the company’s upgrade plans have evolved. During Tesla’s Q2 2026 earnings call on Wednesday, […]

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News April 22, 2026 0 comments on Tesla shares more details on HW3 upgrade path – retrofits, microfactories, and discounts

Tesla shares more details on HW3 upgrade path – retrofits, microfactories, and discounts

by Darryn John

Tesla has provided more details on how it plans to deal with owners of older Hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles that have purchased Full Self-Driving (FSD). The new details were shared during Tesla’s Q1 2026 earnings […]

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Model 3 August 19, 2025 0 comments on Tesla launches turn signal stalk retrofit for Model 3 in China

Tesla launches turn signal stalk retrofit for Model 3 in China

by Darryn John

Tesla has launched a turn signal stalk retrofit for the Model 3 in China, giving owners the option to replace the steering wheel buttons introduced in the refreshed version of the sedan. When Tesla first […]

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News July 23, 2025 0 comments on Tesla updates AI3 retrofit plans – not happening until FSD Unsupervised

Tesla updates AI3 retrofit plans – not happening until FSD Unsupervised

by Darryn John

Tesla has provided a new update on its plans for retrofits for vehicles equipped with the older HW3/AI3 hardware, and the update is not what many were hoping for. Elon Musk first hinted plans to […]

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News February 6, 2025 0 comments on Tesla increases prices on CCS adapter and retrofit in Canada and the U.S.

Tesla increases prices on CCS adapter and retrofit in Canada and the U.S.

by Darryn John

Tesla has quietly increased the prices of its CCS Combo 1 Adapter and associated retrofit services for Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles. The price adjustments impact both Canadian and U.S. […]

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News August 27, 2024 0 comments on Tesla slashes prices on CCS adapter and retrofit in North America

Tesla slashes prices on CCS adapter and retrofit in North America

by Darryn John

Tesla has significantly lowered the price of the CCS (Combined Charging System) adapter and the price of the retrofit for the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y in both Canada and the […]

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Model S November 9, 2023 0 comments on Tesla issues Model S and Model X airbag recall that has implications for owners with aftermarket yokes

Tesla issues Model S and Model X airbag recall that has implications for owners with aftermarket yokes

by Darryn John

Tesla has issued a new recall for the Model S and Model X over concerns they may have had the incorrect type of airbag installed during a steering wheel retrofit. While the recall impacts just […]

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Model S February 24, 2022 0 comments on Tesla Service Tools hint at steering wheel/yoke swap coming soon

Tesla Service Tools hint at steering wheel/yoke swap coming soon

by Darryn John

The most controversial feature of the refresh Model S and Model X is the yoke steering wheel. Not only does it have an unusual shape, but Tesla also removed the stalks and put all the […]

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Model 3 February 16, 2022 0 comments on Tesla China now offers Model 3 power trunk retrofit for a reasonable price

Tesla China now offers Model 3 power trunk retrofit for a reasonable price

by Darryn John

Ever since Tesla added a power trunk to the Model 3 with the refresh in 2020, existing owners have been asking for an official retrofit. Those wishes have been answered. Tesla China’s Weibo account says […]

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