Tesla car owners can share directions with car directly from phone, Elon Musk shares video on how it works

From autopilot mode to cutting-edge tech, Tesla cars have been making headlines for its easy-going features. Adding to these features, in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the company showcased how Tesla owners can share the directions with the car. The video shows how, following a few steps, the owner can send their destination to the car. The owners only have to share the directions to the Tesla application and the car will follow through. This video comes after Tesla was facing allegations of growing problems and a negative response from customers. It seems like Tesla is losing its lead over legacy automakers in the quality of all its new EVs.

How to share directions to Tesla via phone?

Tesla shared a video showing simple steps to share directions via smartphone. In the video, after locating the destination on maps on phones, the user taps on share and clicks on the Tesla app. This step immediately adds the directions and route to the Tesla car display. The only requirement of this feature is to have a Tesla application on your smartphone.

Since its inception, Tesla has opted for a unique in-car software system rather than including industry-standard like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This approach differs from most car manufacturers, who integrate these third-party platforms into their vehicles.

Tesla maintains that its in-house system provides a sufficient user experience without relying on external platforms. It manages in-car entertainment, navigation, and mobile phone pairing. While a bold choice, some users find Tesla's system to be superior to CarPlay and Android Auto.

Tesla in India?

Tesla's arrival in India is imminent, but there will be a delay.Tesla CEO, Elon Musk was expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April to announce the brand's entry into the country with an investment announcement and set up the factory. However, Elon Musk took to X, stating that the visit had been delayed due to heavy obligations, but he was looking forward to visiting India later this year. This comes after India passed the new EV policy, which Tesla had been asking the Indian government.

It has been reported previously that Tesla is in the process of producing right-hand cars at its plant in Germany. The brand only manufactures the Model Y in this Giga factory, but in India, we are expecting the Model 3 too.

In recent affairs, Tesla has also been underlined for losing its legacy on EVs.The US Initial Quality study 2024 found the quality of Tesla's battery-electric vehicles, or BEVs, and those of traditional carmakers were the same, at 266 problems reported per 100 newly sold or leased vehicles. The study found that plug-in vehicles require more repairs than gas-powered vehicles across all repair categories.