Almost two years after CEO Elon Musk acknowledged that Tesla’s TSLA Smart Summon function wasn’t performing as well as hoped, the automaker ha

Tesla's releases A.S.S. feature for its S.3.X.Y electric cars

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2024-09-05 02:00:03

Almost two years after CEO Elon Musk acknowledged that Tesla’s TSLA Smart Summon function wasn’t performing as well as hoped, the automaker has unveiled a new — and seemingly upgraded — version.

Tesla TSLA released the feature, Actually Smart Summon, on Labor Day, much to the amusement of both Tesla employees and fans. The software’s acronym is ASS, which will surely go well with Tesla’s S3XY line of electric vehicles (and the soon-to-be abandoned conference rooms at X, formerly known as Twitter).

Advanced Smart Summon is designed to allow owners to order their vehicles to drive to their location, or another designated area, through Tesla’s app. The company also has “Dumb Summon,” which lets owners move their Tesla forward or backward manually through the Tesla app. Tesla’s release notes mention that both features should only be used in parking lots or driveways, and that owners should stay aware of their surroundings.

“Buckle up for the ride of your life, except, surprise! You’re not in the car,” the company’s release notes state. “ASS (Actually Smart Summon) allows your vehicle to come to you, or head to a spot that you choose, all on its own. It’s like magic, but with more tech and less wand-waving.”