I won't hide that I got a bit excited about the DKV card, but unfortunately reality put my expectations in check. The app is, to put it mildly, a disaster — it shows wrong prices (the setting is gross, yet it always displays net), and in many places it simply doesn't work (e.g. with stations marked as EloCity). Luckily the card hasn't arrived yet, so I'll give it one last chance before I write it off for good. A small plus? DKV doesn't charge a card subscription for now… though that's poor consolation.
The Tesla, winter edition
The car went through a small makeover — it got a ceramic coating and now shines like new. Plus winter tyres: Pirelli Powergy Winter. And here's a fun fact: driving on them is… nicer than on the summer ones! I didn't expect that, but it looks like I'll be replacing the summer tyres next season. More costs, sigh…
Enhance Auto update: real game-changers
The new update from Enhance Auto is a real revolution. The Tesla is becoming more and more "mine". What's new?
- Muting ISA – You can finally silence the system that warns you about speeding. On top of that you can set an offset, e.g. +10 km/h, so the alert only kicks in when you're really well over the limit.
- Ambilight with a warning function – The ambient lighting gets a new lease of life. Now, when you change lanes and someone is in your blind spot, the lights flash red. Super useful!
- Passenger seat memory – As many as four saved positions! Everyone has their own profile – D, me and J. It's a small detail, but it changes everyday comfort.
- Kickdown – The way the "fast" mode switches on and off has been improved. For me it works like this: the mode activates when the pedal is pressed 90%+ and switches off when I come back to 30% or less. The result? Perfect responsiveness, exactly when I want it.
And most importantly – all these features simply work great. The Tesla keeps surprising me with how much you can squeeze out of it.
Tesla maths in practice
Another 815 kilometres behind us, and the odometer already shows a solid 7113 km. Over this stretch energy consumption came to 156 kWh, which gives an average of 19.1 kWh/100 km. Is that a lot? Given the conditions, not at all.
Factors affecting consumption
- Motorway driving – Driving at higher speeds always puts more load on the battery.
- No saving – No "eco" mode or gentle driving. Just a normal pace, and sometimes even a brisk one.
Despite these conditions, the result is pretty decent. On motorway trips Tesla consumption often hovers in a similar range, and the comfort and performance make up for the energy spent.
Final thoughts
In the meantime I've also learned to use the indicator buttons on the steering wheel better. As a result, I practically no longer use the button that J likes to use to switch on the right indicator. Small changes, but they make me happy.
All in all, although DKV let me down, the Tesla delivers as always. Updates, new features and even tyres – everything makes a difference. It's a pity these are the last days with my favourite EV… but who knows what the future will bring? 🚗⚡