The idea addresses the lack of direct, real-time communication between drivers, particularly in situations where local coordination could improve efficiency or safety—such as at crowded EV charging stations or during road emergencies. Current solutions rely on third-party apps or impersonal methods, which are often inconvenient or unsafe.

How Nearby Driver Communication Could Work

One way this could be done is by integrating a proximity-based chat feature into Tesla's infotainment system. Drivers within a customizable radius (e.g., 1 mile) could opt into temporary chat sessions, with the system suggesting group chats in specific scenarios like charging stations. For safety, messages could be pre-moderated, and drivers could remain anonymous by default. Integration with voice-to-text would minimize distractions, and the system could disable manual input while the car is moving.

Potential Benefits and Implementation

Such a feature could provide several advantages:

• Better coordination at busy charging stations, allowing drivers to optimize waiting times
• Real-time hazard alerts from nearby drivers (e.g., accidents, road closures)
• Community building among EV owners for meetups or local assistance

An MVP could start with static group chats at Supercharger stations, then evolve into dynamic proximity-based messaging after testing and refinement. Safety measures like content moderation and opt-in participation would address privacy and distraction concerns.

This approach leverages Tesla's connected ecosystem to solve coordination gaps, while building on existing community-based navigation tools like Waze—but with more direct, vehicle-integrated communication.