Tesla MCU1 v MCU2 upgrade before and after demonstration - 2014 Model S. Faster? Better?

#tesla #mcu2 #christmas

We treat our “Batt Mobile” to its Christmas present - an MCU2 upgrade!

Eh, but what is this and why?

Tesla have enabled even older cars like our 2014 Model S to receive a big hardware upgrade to bring it up to latest standards. New processor, new screens, better resolution, new features, improved speed etc etc

Comes at a cost of £1,400 including vat which for a couple of new screens isn’t bad really, but are the improvements really worth it? What exactly changes? Is it really much faster?

Here we try to run some before and after demonstrations to show you exactly how it performs.

[Jawlf]

I love the fact that Tesla offer this as an option. The biggest change in a lot of cars is the computer and software updates. Enabling you to choose this rather than having to sell your car and buy a new one is a great idea.Being an optional update you are not forced to do so.

[Chaughan]

I had MCU 2 upgraded my 2017 Model X after buying a model 3 since I could no longer stand the speed of the older MCU. Well worth the money since I can't get a new Model X until 2023 ... But then I will have to upgrade the Model 3 to MCU 3

[simngurry]

As a customer of yours that had this done to my P85 and also someone that’s posted to the groups you’ve probably used as a reference I love this video!! Mcu2 on my pre AP car is well worth it. A few months since having it done I’m so pleased it did it. I opted for the radio module and dont regret it.

[PD]

Did the upgrade today, as advertised on all fronts plus one I wasn't expecting, a significant upgrade to sound system audio quality (I have the upgraded system). Much better bass and overall clarity!

[buzzofftoxicblog]

The Tesla 2014 app is as quick as our 2021 BMW i3S app 🤣

[mattthompson]

Hi Richard, thanks for the video as I am considering changing mine on a AP1 car. Did they list the binnacle as being replaced on the invoice as Tesla have told me they don’t replace the binnacle only the mcu screen? Cheers

[slartybartfarst]

How usefull, thanks for this. My 2015 Model S P85 RWD now 125, 000 uk miles has received notification of the MCU swap out under recall. Yes your right can take a few mins to wake up after it snoozes overnight but other than the clunky 3G its perfectly fine and responsive enough. Good of Tesla to make the upgrade available at fixed price as you say these cars are perfectly serviceable in fact just like a 2022 car in almost all aspects. Makes me chuckle when people call it a "classic" but with the pace of change of Tesla it them running on though!

[mattbkyn]

are there any other glaring signs that the mcu was upgraded? im looking at photos of used cars and it isnt readily appraent to me. some sign i can find in photos?

[JasKik]

If this upgrade were to take place on a AP2.0 car would it enable dash cam recording?

[Chris-jutq]

Hi, I’m in uk with a 2016 model s 35k miles. An update turned deep sleep mode on on mine, I turned it off in settings and that’s helped with app connectivity and slow wake up times. The White screen issue is resolved by using my mobile personal hotspot, better connectivity on 4g and 5g

[joeozzie]

I am told the update has a fixed price and then pay a $10.00 Per month subscription? AM I correct on the need for a subscription? Would love to move to MCU 2 but not the payments.

[tritiumrecords]

I have the 2014 p85d got the mcu2 upgrade a year ago, love the car, I use it for uber...my home base is the local supercharger...I make $300 per shift all cash no hydro bill...

[roygardiner]

My MCU1 crashes after an hour of supercharging followed shortly thereafter by the instrument pod screen. 4 finger shuffle restores normal service or ending supercharging with the phone app.

[florenciovela]

update..we love space x. We traveled to Boca Chica to the the starshing get built. & we got the S dual motor fsd last Christmas 🎄 😎 still have the cybertruck tri motor or 4 motor fsd on order..

[Killahkron]

What does Netflix look like on the screen

[ramblerandy]

I notice that the old MCU1 was still better than the vast majority of [perhaps still all, don't know, and not including those which hand over identity to Android Auto as Default [ahem] Polestar] other EV infotainment systems. But MCU2 was a definite improvement.

[visionlink]

why didn't you say about the car cam ? I thought this is the main reason for the upgrade .

[dazfrombramley]

£1400 is not bad, I had my iDrive screen changed on a 2 series BMW under warranty but I did ask what it would cost had it not been under warranty and it was £2500

[rafaeldemestre]

if you would put the brightness of the Tesla monitor to 100% then the flickering on the gopro is stopping ;) - one hour is a long trip? check out 80 days, every day many hours driving #80edays 20.000 miles trip, this is long ;)

[AKA]

I’ve got a 2016 with an MCU1 and AP1. Had a free SD card upgrade to 64gb recently and that seemed to work, with much less blackouts and faster operation. However, more recently I’ve had a couple of blackouts and the system is slower again. I’m strongly considering an upgrade. What games do you get extra over the old one? I’m also interested to see how it affects AP1 operation. I’ve also had feedback that the reversing camera is clearer, but has less low light operation.