Tesla has released a new animal friendly update to their US cars that prioritises the comfort of pets.
The company announced today that it will be rolling out Dog Mode, which keeps the car cool and comfortable even when it is turned off.
When the owner is out of the car, the jumbo display centre will show a message for passersby that they will be returning soon, preventing Good Samaritans from breaking in.
In its release notes, Tesla, owned by Elon Musk, said: "Keep your dog comfortable in your car while letting people passing by know they don’t need to worry with Dog Mode.
“In addition to keeping the climate control on, the touchscreen will display the current cabin temperature.
“Dog Mode will stay on after you leave your car. If your battery reaches less than 20 percent charge, you will receive a notification on your mobile app.”
The company warned pet owners to make sure local laws were checked for any restrictions on leaving pets unattended in a car before using Dog Mode.
Dog Mode was released at the same time as Sentry Mode, which enables the car to essentially guard itself by using its exterior cameras to monitor movement nearby and identify potential threats.
The new updates are being rolled out to Model 3 cars in the United States from Thursday, to be followed by Model S and Model X vehicles built after August 2017.
