An unexpected passenger peeks through the window of a parked Tesla — a puppy. While such a sight is often unsettling, a unique Tesla feature puts their minds at ease.
“Spotted the cutest floof,” a Facebook user shared in a Dogspotting group. The Tesla’s touchscreen reads, “My driver will be back soon,” and shows the electric vehicle’s internal temperature as 22 degrees Celsius (about 72 degrees Fahrenheit).
Photo credit: Reddit
Photo credit: Reddit
While leaving pets in the car may not seem dangerous, temperatures can heat up quickly, particularly on a hot day. Analysis by Total.vet found that the majority of heat-related pet deaths occurred when pet owners left them trapped inside burning vehicles.
Because of this, California and other states have laws that allow rescue under certain conditions. However, this can lead to unnecessary broken glass if a vehicle is running remotely, leaving pets in a safe and comfortable environment.
Tesla’s “Dog Mode” ingeniously eliminates the potential for misunderstanding. Other Facebook users were impressed with the adorable display.
“One of the reasons I want a Tesla!” one commenter shared.
“That Tesla feature omg. I hate it but I buy it specifically for my dogs,” said another.
As evidenced by the fact that this post on Facebook is a few years old, Tesla has been a polarizing brand for years. Anti-EV sentiment fueled by misinformation played a role, while CEO Elon Musk’s political activities and social media fights turned the company into a lightning rod for criticism in 2025, even contributing to a decline in sales in key markets.
More broadly, however, demand for EVs remains robust.
Tesla itself even delivered a record number of vehicles in the third quarter as consumers rushed to take advantage of the expiration of EV tax credits in the US.
EVs are shockingly cheap to run, particularly if you charge at home.
In fact, it can save you hundreds of dollars a year. Qmerit offers free, instant installation estimates for Level 2 chargers.
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And whereas gas-powered cars spew toxic pollution responsible for millions of premature deaths each year — not to mention an overheating planet that makes things more dangerous for humans and pets alike — electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions.
Meanwhile, another Facebook user said he wanted to see a similar feature in other vehicles. Fortunately, multiple manufacturers have stepped up with their own versions of Dog Mode, giving many consumers another reason to make their next car an EV.
“Every car should have this option. So cool!” exclaimed the user.
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