Tesla Easter Egg inspired by infamous Mario Kart level
Known for including fun little Easter Eggs in its software, Teslaโs latest update is no different. A recently discovered Easter egg transforms the dull grey road shown on a Teslaโs instrument cluster into a colorful path that resembles the notoriously difficult Mario Kart level. A cowbell tune also plays in the background while this mode is turned on.
While the new software (7.1.2.16.17) pushed out to Model S and Model X over the weekend doesnโt seem to add any major improvements to the experience, but it does recall a certain level from a certain Nintendo racer.
Activate autopilot 4X in quick succession for psychedelic cowbell road. And, yes, we are adding more cowbell soon.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 11, 2016
According to Elon Musk, Tesla owners need to activate their carsโ autopilot four times in quick succession. A Rainbow Road-style level will pop up and itโs exactly how it sounds.
In order to trigger this transformation, Tesla owners need the latest software update, which Musk referred to in his tweet as โpsychedelic cowbell road.โ He also hinted that more hidden updates could be coming, tweeting โAnd, yes, we are adding more cowbell soon.โ
This isnโt the first time Tesla has hidden hilarious Easter eggs in its products. Last year, Tesla owners discovered a James Bond-themed reference tucked away in the Model S.