8 Tesla Easter Eggs That TV and Movie Fans Will Love

Though the carmaker is well-known for its state-of-the-art electric automobiles,

did you also know that Tesla packs a plethora of hidden features into its models?

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Fun pop-culture surprises are hidden in Tesla EVs, with references to classic TV

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Discover which models include these eight hidden jewels for fans of TV and movies

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as well as how to open these Easter eggs from Tesla.

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Tesla concealed a tribute to the DeLorean time machine from the beloved Back to the Future

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To turn it on, go to the settings, enable "Tesla Toybox," choose "Easter egg," and type in "1985.

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It will turn your Model X, S, or 3 into the closest thing to a DeLorean DMC-12 time machine.

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Don’t panic! In your Model S or X, enter “42” when setting the temperature,

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your Tesla’s infotainment screen will reveal the answer to the ultimate question of life,

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and everything, à la the comedy sci-fi franchise The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

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For the inner spy in you, activate this Tesla Easter Egg in models with air suspension.

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