22 Tesla features that make them unlike any other electric cars

Grace Kay,Aleeya Mayo,Ana AltchekSep 8, 2024, 20:58 IST

Tesla Model 3 frunkMatthew DeBord/BI

Autopilot is a Tesla feature that gets a lot of attention.
But the cars come equipped with many more, including the "frunk," which competitors have copied.

Tesla vehicles are engineered with a plethora of interesting add-ons and easter eggs.

Some of the features are what you might expect from a tech-savvy car company, like the Tesla app and key card. Others reflect Elon Musk's unique sense of humor and have added to Tesla's cult following.

From sentry mode to "caraoke," these 22 Tesla features — and some bonus ones that employees are rumored to have access to — put the cars in a league of their own.

1. Autopilot

Tesla's vehicles are equipped with its driver assistance system called Autopilot.Mark Matousek / Business Insider

2. Caraoke

Craig Robinson will host Spike's "Cara oke Showdown."Spike

3. Bioweapon defense mode

Tesla CEO Elon Muck talking about the Bioweapon Defense Mode in 2015.YouTube/PremiumMoto TV

4. Touchscreen

Mark Matousek / Business Insider

5. Streaming and video gaming

Tesla often updates its infotainment system with apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu.Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty

6. Web browser

Tesla connectivity provides access to features that require data.Vimeo/Tesla

7. Easter eggs

Each Tesla is programmed with virtual Easter eggs.YouTube/Bjørn Nyland

8. Air suspension

Tesla's auto raising air suspension system changes based on the GPS coordinates of your vehicle.Vimeo/Tesla

9. Sentry mode

Sentry mode alerts owners and shows a recording when a vehicle has been hit.YouTube/Fernando C

10. Superchargers

There are more than 35,000 Tesla supercharging stations in the world.Jordan Erb/Insider

11. The key

I picked up the car in the parking garage at the Bozeman airport.Jordan Erb/Insider

12. Auto-presenting doors

The Tesla Model X has doors that unlock and fully open as the driver approaches.Spencer Platt/Getty Images

13. The app

Screenshots from the Tesla app show the process for charging a non-Tesla vehicle.Tesla

14. Over-the-air updates

Tesla owners are complaining about a software update.Sjoerd van der Wal

15. Ludicrous Plus mode

Tesla

16. Plaid mode

The Tesla Model X Plaid, Ferrari SF90 Stradale, and Lamborghini Aventador SVJ.CarWow Youtube Channel

17. Dog mode

Dog Honeycomb and the Tesla Model X charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Le Mans, France, on June 1, 2024.Courtesy of Karl Brophy

18. Automatic cabin overheat protection

Tesla also has an automatic climate control system for severe weather conditions.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto/Getty Images

19. Fart mode

Tesla Model 3's touchscreen.BI

20. The frunk

Tesla's frunk is just like a trunk, but in the front instead of the back.Benjamin Zhang/Business Insider

21. Explicit lyrics bar on infotainment system

Tesla vehicles sitting on the lot at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell via Getty Images

Tesla finally started rolling out its "Actually Smart Summon" feature

Tesla finally released its "Actually Smart Summon" feature on Tuesday.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic via Getty Images

The rumored new "Night Curfew" feature can send parents notifications when their Tesla is driven past a set curfew time.

The new "Night Curfew" feature reportedly sends notifications to the Tesla app when a vehicle is driven past a set curfew time.picture alliance/Getty

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