Transform Your Drive: Why You Should Get a Dash Cam for your Tesla
As electric vehicles (EVs), such as Teslas surge in popularity, drivers are increasingly seeking ways to enrich their driving experience and improve safety. Although Teslas have impressive built-in features, adding a high-quality dash cam can significantly enhance these benefits.
Here’s a look at why integrating a dash cam into your Tesla is a smart move:
Quality and Coverage
Built-in dash cams in Teslas, while functional, lack the professional-grade features found in premium dash cams. While your Tesla may come equipped with a basic dash cam, it often doesn’t capture the full scope of what happens around your vehicle.
For instance, Tesla’s camera offers a resolution of 1280×960 and a limited 60-degree viewing angle. In contrast, premium aftermarket dash cams offer a minimum image quality of 1920×1080, and support up to 4K. Moreover, professional dash cams boast a viewing angle of at least 120 degrees, offering twice the coverage.
The higher resolution and wider angle are crucial for capturing a more comprehensive view of the surroundings, thereby enhancing the recorded evidence in case of an incident, capturing more details and a wider range of incidents, ensuring that nothing goes unnoticed.
Audio Capabilities
A significant drawback of many built-in dash cams, including those found in Teslas, is their inability to record audio. Audio capture can be crucial, particularly when the context of an event—whether it’s a conversation or the sound of an impact—is vital for legal or insurance documentation.
To address this, all THINKWARE dash cams not only capture video, but also record sound, providing a fuller picture of events as they unfold. This ensures that every relevant aspect of an incident is captured, providing a richer, more contextualized understanding of the circumstances.
Video Storage
For owners of Teslas, managing dash cam footage involves the cumbersome process of physically removing the memory card to upload files to a computer. Our dash cams eliminate this hassle by enabling direct video transfers to a smartphone via our wireless mobile app. This streamlined approach not only saves time but also ensures that crucial footage is secured quickly and remains readily accessible at all times.
Enhanced Functionality with External Battery
Using features like Tesla’s Sentry Mode can consume approximately 10% of the car’s battery daily, requiring significant recharging time. An effective solution to this problem would be installing a professional dash cam with an external battery. This setup charges while you drive and continues to power the dash cam in Parking Mode, allowing for uninterrupted monitoring without draining your vehicle’s primary battery. This is particularly beneficial in Tesla models that lack traditional fuse boxes and OBD-II ports.
Installing a dash cam to your Tesla isn’t just about recording the road ahead; it's about enhancing the overall value of your car and improving safety
While Teslas are equipped with basic dash cam functionality, opting for an aftermarket model significantly enhances protection.
Despite being a small addition, a dash cam can make a remarkable impact. Whether it’s for peace of mind, legal protection, or just capturing beautiful drives, a dash cam is an investment worth considering. The advanced features, superior recording capabilities, and ease of use of aftermarket dash cams make them an essential addition to any Tesla, ensuring that every journey is well-documented and protected.
Consider taking your Tesla to the next level with premium options like the THINKWARE U3000 and iVolt Xtra Battery. These enhancements not only protect your vehicle, but also augment its functionality and security.
