In order to cope with the cold weather, Tesla will add a sensor heating device to Model Y.

In 20 18, Tesla CEO Musk once said that although he is very optimistic about the camera for autonomous driving, the role of radar sensors is still very important. In the long run, the radar system may need to add heating devices.

Of course, Tesla is not the first company to add a heating device to the driver assistance system sensor. BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi all installed heating devices on automobile sensors. During driving, high temperature can protect the sensor from snow and ice.

If the sensor lacks a heating device, even if there is no snow on the ground, the sensor will frost in the morning, resulting in a function failure on the way to and from work.

At present, Tesla is a model? Y added a sensor heating device to try to realize fully automatic driving, which was promised a long time ago and has now landed.

However, if consumers want to use this feature, they must choose an optional package worth $7,000. How to choose depends on the needs of consumers.

Of course, the current autopilot function still needs the driver's participation, and both hands should be placed on the steering wheel to watch the road ahead to prevent accidents.

This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.