4 stories tagged retrofit on EV Digest.
A prominent Tesla community developer has bypassed official channels to upgrade a Model 3 from Hardware 3 (HW3) to the newer Hardware 4 (HW4) computer. This significant undertaking provides an unofficial solution for owners eager for enhanced autonomous driving capabilities, predating any potential factory retrofit programs.
A determined Tesla owner has achieved what many have awaited from the automaker: retrofitting an older Model 3 with the latest Hardware 4 (HW4) computer. This significant upgrade, which Tesla has not yet officially offered for older vehicles, could potentially unlock enhanced FSD capabilities and performance for a wider range of the company's cars.
Tesla has outlined a new retrofit procedure for the Model Y, potentially allowing owners to add Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality. This update could enable vehicles currently without V2L support to power external devices, moving closer to widespread bidirectional charging. However, the practicality and cost-effectiveness for individual owners remain to be seen.
Toyota is introducing a new factory-backed program designed to update the technology in older plug-in hybrid vehicles. This initiative aims to extend the lifespan of existing PHEVs by integrating contemporary features, offering owners an upgrade path without needing to purchase a new car.
