One of the reasons why Tesla Motors is so popular is the constant software updates of the vehicle, but the recent holiday update has frustrated many people because it made major changes to the user interface, making it more difficult to access frequently used features such as Wipers and seat heaters. Some Tesla fans complained on Twitter, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk now promised that many fixes are in progress.
After the release of the V11 software and its updated user interface, Tesla and its software development team seem to have heard feedback from electric car owners. According to a recent tweet by Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Twitter, the V11 user interface will have many improvements, possibly to resolve some complaints reported by drivers since the update was launched.
Tesla’s V11 update is quite extensive. It introduces a variety of useful features, such as a blind-spot camera and the ability to edit waypoints, as well as interesting supplementary features such as customizable light shows. However, the update also introduces a completely innovative user interface, and this is where the criticism comes. The new user interface is very different from the V10 system. Some Tesla owners even publish tutorials online to help other drivers browse the new system’s functions.
Many UI improvements coming
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 30, 2021
A particularly obvious complaint among Tesla drivers is that some key functions and information only need to be tapped in V10, but require additional taps in V11 software. The same is true for some basic functions, such as access to travel information and activation of seat heating. These additional steps have been widely criticized, and some drivers believe that these changes may actually end up as a safety hazard.
Many criticisms are also directed at Tesla’s way of designing V11, that is, entertainment apps like Tesla Theater and Tesla Store have dedicated icons on the infotainment screen, but useful vehicle-related functions, such as itinerary information and wipers. The activation of the device did not. This is quite ironic, because in any case, when the vehicle is driving, functions like the Tesla Store are not accessible.
In general, although Tesla owners think the new features of the V11 software are good, there are definitely many areas to improve in their implementation. To a certain extent, Tesla’s V11 software and its response to users echoed the situation when Apple launched iOS 7 in 2013. Compared with iOS 6’s more realistic 3D icons, many Apple users hate the appearance of iOS 7 and there are erroneous reports everywhere after the release.
However, over time, iOS 7 has been improved and optimized, and users finally accepted its appearance and new features. Maybe with more optimization, Tesla can do the same for its V11 software. Musk personally stated that the software V11 update will come soon to resolve these complaints.