Tesla (2020) Direct

In 2020, Tesla significantly improved its "helpful text" features by overhauling its in-car text messaging interface and expanding voice command capabilities. These updates were designed to help drivers stay focused on the road while staying connected.

The car can dictate incoming messages to you. To reply, press the right scroll wheel once, dictate your response, and press it again to send. Voice Command Expansion Tesla (2020)

Tesla's natural language processing grew more robust in 2020, allowing for hundreds of "helpful text" commands to control vehicle functions. In 2020, Tesla significantly improved its "helpful text"

To ensure your Tesla (like a 2020 Model 3 or Model Y) can handle texts, you must enable specific settings on both the car and your phone: To reply, press the right scroll wheel once,

You can dismiss an incoming message by double-pressing the right scroll wheel on the steering wheel, rather than swiping the screen.