Tesla released an app update to reduce phantom drain in its EVs.

Tesla has released a new mobile app update

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‘Phantom drain’, sometimes called ‘vampire drain’

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Phantom drain is affected by several things, including the battery heat management system and communication functions.

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Tesla's electric vehicles are known to have considerable phantom drain.

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Tesla is now fixing the issue with a mobile app update.

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The automaker launched version 4.35.0 of its smartphone app.

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