Tesla App 4.44.0 brings new features for Supercharging and Robotaxi

With the latest update Tesla App Version 4.44.0, Tesla rolls out several exciting innovations – including live cost display during Supercharging, extended information on charging spots, a preview of the future Robotaxi mode, as well as an important safety feature for children in the vehicle. Many of these features were not officially documented but were discovered through careful analysis of the app – we summarize the highlights for you.

Supercharging in Real-Time: Now with Live Cost Display

From now on, the Tesla app shows not only performance and charging speed during charging at Superchargers, but also the current costs in real-time. The feature was introduced in version 4.44.0 and helps you keep track of the incurred charging fees at all times – particularly useful in countries or regions with variable electricity rates.

More Transparency: Info on Nearby Superchargers

Tesla now makes it easier to find and rate Supercharger locations nearby. As soon as you are near a charging station, it is prominently displayed in the app. New options:

Display of location information
Report problems directly via the app

This feature not only improves the user experience but also helps Tesla to identify and resolve malfunctions or occupied charging spots more quickly.

Robotaxi Mode: Initial Indications of Future Mobility Services

The current app version contains initial code snippets for a future Robotaxi mode. Tesla apparently plans to use the existing app framework for the autonomous vehicle network as well. New indications point to the following options:

Fleet Mode: The vehicle is released for Robotaxi use
Owner Mode: The vehicle remains private and is not available for use in the network

This shows: Tesla is further advancing the vision of autonomous mobility, but seamlessly integrates it into the existing app ecosystem.

Parental Control 2.0: Automatic protection when a child is detected in the car

A particularly safety-relevant feature is also hidden in version 4.44.0: The Tesla app will in the future recognize when a child is left alone in the vehicle. The response is a combination of:

Automatic activation of the air conditioning
Push notification to the vehicle owner
Notification of emergency services, if necessary

Additionally, the system prevents sensitive interventions as long as a child is detected – including:

Changes to the climate control by the owner
Installation of software updates

The goal: Maximum safety through automated prevention.

Conclusion
Tesla App 4.44.0 shows where the journey is headed: more transparency in charging, smart safety features and initial preparations for the upcoming robotaxi era. Although many of these features have not yet been officially announced, it is clear that Tesla is thinking of the app and vehicle as a holistic system – and this will ensure even more comfort and safety in the future.