Tesla's recently released software updates contained supposedly leaked codes that pointed to upcoming feature bump ups for the Model 3. For most Tesla users, these codes were normally hidden but one hacker did some sleuthing and discovered the likelihood of Ludicrous Mode and a larger battery pack soon to deploy.
The probe conducted by "Green" led him to believe the Model 3 is lined up to get a massive battery improvement. From the maximum 75kWh found on the EV now, this could be upgraded to 100kWh, and the same hacker seemed convinced this is as good as done.
"The 100kWh pack has survived the great "non-model3 stuff purge" mid-year so there's a fair chance this is actually upcoming and not some spillover," Electrek quoted the Tesla enthusiast as saying.
The same report, however, noted that while the battery jump for the Model 3 is certainly appreciated, it seemed unclear at this point how exactly the upgrade would benefit users. Of course, the larger battery will extend the range of the vehicle but as Electrek pointed out, "300 miles of range is plenty for most people."
In other words, Tesla might be planning to boost the capabilities of Model 3 and perhaps make it at par with other Tesla vehicles, and that happening is at best "surprising," the report added.
Another feature upgrade that Green has unearthed is Ludicrous Mode, which actually has been promised by Tesla CEO Elon Musk specifically for the Model 3. The hacker said the cleanup carried out by the carmaker on the Tesla software left the string of codes pertaining to the Ludicrous Mode, which should indicate the feature becoming a reality has a great chance of happening.
As Green reminded, Ludicrous is now part of the code for Model 3 so it looked like Musk intends to make on his promise.
Just for Model 3 users to get even more excited, when Ludicrous Mode goes live for the vehicle it would an accelerated way of car launches when wanted or required.
There are plenty more of looming feature add-ons for the Model 3 such as a bigger wheel option, base plus all-wheel drive, and a tire-pressure sensor that Tesla has developed in-house. To be clear though, Green is convinced that the codes unearthed will not necessarily mean all features hinted will get unleashed in one fell swoop.
As Engadget said in a related report, Tesla can change its mind on when to actually unveil the model upgrades included in the codes. Or, the company can simply decide to withhold one or all of the planned upgrades.
"This is a company known to add and cut features on the fly as its sales and production capabilities change, and what's in the pipeline now could be axed later," the report said.
