{"id":13583,"date":"2021-12-18T04:06:52","date_gmt":"2021-12-18T09:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/?p=13583"},"modified":"2021-12-18T04:06:52","modified_gmt":"2021-12-18T09:06:52","slug":"tesla-model-s-model-x-active-road-noise-reduction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/2021\/12\/18\/tesla-model-s-model-x-active-road-noise-reduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Model S and Model X get Active Road Noise Reduction"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Tesla refreshed the Model S<\/a> and Model X at the beginning of the year, the electric sedan and SUV received a new piece of hardware. We are specifically talking about noise-canceling microphones built into the front seats, which are not currently available in the lesser Model 3 and Model Y. The newly added kit has been pretty much useless, until now.<\/p>\n

Tesla introduced software update 2021.44.5 this week, which effectively turns on a newly added Active Road Noise Reduction function. According to the Palo Alto EV manufacturer, it “reduces road noise by creating quiet zones near headrests.” The company is giving owners the choice to have the feature turned on or off, so you’re not going to be stuck with it should you prefer to hear road imperfections.<\/p>\n

Early impressions provided by people who have tested the new feature say Active Road Noise Reduction works on a rather subtle level. It does make a difference, but the noise-canceling microphones do not bring a major improvement in terms of making the cabin quieter. However, that could change with time as Tesla might perfect the software and upgrade the function to have a more noticeable impact.<\/p>\n