Tesk supports car video playback with the free WiFi Supercharger, says Musk

In a recent announcement, Elon Musk said Tesla's electric cars will soon be able to support video playback while on Park and connected to a WiFi network. This feature will benefit from a planned upgrade of the Supercharger network, which will give free WiFi access to Tesla owners recharging their vehicles.

Using the Supercharger network as a hotspot Wi-Fi is a pretty strategic initiative for Tesla, especially since it will make the visits to the charging stations much more enjoyable for the owners of electric cars. The Supercharger stops have already been complicated over time with the addition of features like TeslAtari and the launch of the faster V3 Supercharger. Thanks to the video playback capabilities in the car, Superchargers wait times will be even better.

Reading and streaming video in cars will really shine for electric car owners who make long trips on the road. When traveling long distances, drivers and passengers are advised to take short breaks to combat fatigue. During these breaks, Tesla vehicle passengers will appreciate the ability to access their favorite content and watch it online while preparing for the next leg of their journey. This is something travelers are already doing today, although video streaming is usually done using mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets, both with smaller displays than electric cars. from Tesla.

A key comment in Elon Musk's Twitter post is the focus on all Superchargers having free WiFi over time. This is a remarkable statement as the Supercharger network has more than 12,000 (and growing) stations around the world. In order for Tesla to provide free Wi-Fi at each station, the electric car manufacturer must ensure that it can secure Internet coverage anywhere in the world. Fortunately for the owners of Tesla, the space company Elon Musk, SpaceX, is already progressing in such a project, called Starlink.

The SpaceX Starlink is a constellation of satellites aimed at providing a low cost broadband Internet connection, all over the world. SpaceX made progress in deploying the constellation, announcing earlier last month that new Starlink satellites would be launched from Florida this spring using the proven Falcon 9 rocket. With such milestones, it may not be too long for SpaceX to launch dedicated Starlink launches soon.

Elon Musk has not yet announced the date of deployment of Tesla's car video playback capabilities, although last August, the CEO responded positively to the request of a model 3 owner. who asked if streaming video services such as Netflix and YouTube would be supported. l & # 39; future. In his response, Musk wrote two words: "Version 10."