Tesla’s new update is designed to make charging in the cold less of a headache [Video]

Nobody likes to drive in severe weather conditions — but for Tesla owners, cold weather can be enough to leave them stranded.

Some new features in Tesla’s latest software update could help.

Tesla owners have long complained about issues they can run into during cold weather. Low temperatures can drain Tesla batteries faster, freeze the doors shut, and prevent the EVs from charging at all.

As part of a series of vehicle software updates, Tesla is introducing a new feature that should help decrease the chances of getting your charger stuck in your car at a charging station if it’s freezing out.

With the latest 2024.2.6 update, Tesla made it possible for drivers using the car’s navigation system to select a charging station and automatically begin warming up the charging port in addition to preconditioning the battery itself.

Preconditioning the battery on your way to the charger reduces the amount of time it takes to start the charging process. When temperatures hit below zero, electric vehicle batteries need to …