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Top Tesla Vehicle Easter Eggs For 2023: Including How To Increase Volume Beyond the Max

These are the top Tesla vehicle Easter eggs for 2023 - including how to get the volume beyond the maximum level.
Top Tesla Vehicle Easter Eggs For 2023: Including How To Increase Volume Beyond the Max

Tesla vehicles are renowned not just for their advanced technology and sustainability, but also for the hidden features, or 'Easter Eggs', that add an element of fun and surprise for drivers and passengers. Here's a look at some of the most entertaining Easter Eggs found in Tesla vehicles as of 2023.

A Full Orchestral Performance

Exclusively in the Tesla Model X, an elaborate Easter egg unleashes a full orchestral performance from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, complete with a light show and synchronized door movements.

To activate this, press and hold the Tesla logo on the touchscreen, enter "Holiday" or "ModelXMas," and then lock the car from the outside​​.

Rainbow Charging Port

An Easter egg in the Tesla Model S, 3, X, or Y adds a splash of color to the charging experience.

Tapping the charge port control button ten times in quick succession cycles the lights around the charging port through all the colors of the rainbow​​.

Spinal Tap Tribute

Tesla pays homage to the cult classic mockumentary "This is Spinal Tap." In the film, a fictional band's amplifiers can be turned "up to 11." Similarly, Tesla vehicles can increase their volume beyond the conventional maximum of 10, providing a quirky nod to the movie​​.

To activate this, simply keep your eye on the screen. The volume should max out at 11.

Rick and Morty Reference

For fans of the animated series "Rick and Morty," Tesla has incorporated a reference where saying "Keep Summer Safe" to the vehicle activates Sentry Mode, akin to a feature in Rick's fictional car. The car display shows a HAL-9000-like lens while engaging the security system​​.

To activate this, simply ask the car to "Keep Summer Safe" after pressing the button on the right side of the steering wheel, and Sentry Mode will activate with a HAL-9000 like lens.

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Festive Cheer with Santa Mode

Tesla's Santa Mode transforms the car's visual display into a winter wonderland. Saying "Ho Ho Ho" changes the vehicle's icon to Santa's sleigh, covers roads with digital snow, and alters the turn signal sound to sleigh bells. A second variation of this mode can be activated with "Ho Ho Ho, Not Funny," playing a different festive song​​.

To active, tell the car "Ho Ho Ho" after pressing the right button on the steering wheel.

Mario Kart and SNL Mashup

Tesla brings together "Mario Kart," Blue Oyster Cult, and "Saturday Night Live" in one Easter egg.

Activating autosteer and quickly using the right stalk behind the steering wheel four times changes the road display to a rainbow reminiscent of "Mario Kart's" Rainbow Road, while playing an "SNL" version of "Don’t Fear the Reaper"​​.

Back to the Future In the Tesla App

This Easter egg is for those who are enthusiasts of the movie, "Back To The Future." It works when your Tesla is at 121 miles or kilometers of range.

To activate, tap the battery icon from the Tesla app's home screen. This will then transform the entire Tesla app to a big reference to back to the future.

A "Time Circuits On. Ensure plutonium fuel is inserted into reactor chamber" and "press 'Yes' to continue." message will appear. This will also change the range to 1.21 GW.

In conclusion, these Easter eggs add a layer of whimsy and personalization to the Tesla driving experience, reflecting the company's innovative spirit and attention to detail. Each Easter egg not only serves as a nod to popular culture but also enhances the joy of owning and operating a Tesla vehicle.

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What do you think of these Tesla Easter Eggs? Are there any that I missed?

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