18/11/2025
lesser-known facts about
1. Tesla Cars Have a "Bioweapon Defense Mode"
Tesla vehicles (like the Model S and Model X) are equipped with an advanced HEPA filtration system that can remove harmful bacteria, viruses, and pollution from the air. The "Bioweapon Defense Mode" creates positive cabin pressure to keep contaminants out.
2. Tesla Once Had a "Dog Mode" That Played Music
While many know about "Dog Mode," which keeps the car's climate control running for pets, few realize that early versions also played soothing music for dogs to help them stay calm.
3. Tesla Cars Can Fart on Command
Tesla's infotainment system includes an "Emissions Testing Mode," which lets drivers play different fart sounds from various speakers inside the car, making for some hilarious pranks.
4. The Model S P100D Was the Fastest Production Car in 2017
With "Ludicrous Mode" activated, the Tesla Model S P100D could go from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.28 seconds, making it the quickest production car in the world at the time.
5. Tesla's Batteries Are Designed to Last Over a Million Miles
Tesla's battery technology is constantly improving, and Elon Musk has stated that newer batteries could last for over a million miles, significantly outlasting traditional car engines.
6. Tesla Once Used Atari Games as Easter Eggs
Older Tesla models included hidden classic Atari games like "Missile Command" and "Lunar Lander" in their software, which could be played on the car’s touchscreen.
7. You Can Summon Your Tesla Like a Robot
Using Tesla’s "Smart Summon" feature, you can have your car drive itself to you in a parking lot—like a real-life Batmobile!
8. Tesla Cars Don’t Have Traditional Gear Shifters
In newer models like the Model S and Model X, Tesla has removed the gear shifter. Instead, the car uses AI to predict whether you want to go forward or backward. You can manually override it on the touchscreen.
9. Tesla’s Autopilot System Has an Easter Egg "Mad Max Mode"
The "Mad Max" setting in Tesla’s Navigate on Autopilot mode allows for more aggressive lane changes, inspired by the action-packed Mad Max movies.
10. Tesla Once Sold a Surfboard
In 2018, Tesla released a limited-edition surfboard for $1,500, featuring the same carbon fiber materials used in its cars. It sold out within hours!
