For more information on the Tesla 2025 Holiday Update, click here.
2025.44.25.1 started deploying to customer cars on December 8, 2025. Currently only being made available to cars with the newer AMD Ryzen processor. It is still unclear which features will be available to HW3/AI3 cars with the older Intel processor.
Grok with Navigation Commands
Grok can now add and edit navigation destinations, becoming your personal guide. You can ask Grok to navigate to the best Thai restaurant near you, find a Supercharger within walking distance of a coffee shop, or even plan a romantic sightseeing tour. Requires Premium Connectivity or a Wi-Fi connection. Conversations are anonymous to Tesla and are not associated with your vehicle.
Set Grok’s personality to Assistant to use Navigation Commands. Go to App Launcher > Grok, or long-press the voice button on your steering wheel after logging in to Grok.
Tesla Photobooth
Turn your car into a photobooth! Take selfies from inside your Tesla and give yourself a makeover with fun filters, stickers, and emojis. Share your stylish photos with friends and family right from the Tesla App. Your car must be in Park. Requires Tesla App version 4.51.5+.
Go to App Launcher > Toybox > Photobooth.
Dog Mode Live Activity on iOS
Keep an eye on your pet! When Dog Mode is active, you’ll see a Live Activity on your iPhone with live updates on temperature and climate conditions. If you have Premium Connectivity, you’ll also get periodic snapshots of your vehicle’s cabin. Requires Tesla App version 4.51.5+.
Dashcam Viewer Update
Dashcam clips now include additional details such as speed, steering wheel angle, and self-driving state. This information appears in the Dashcam Viewer during playback on both the vehicle display and the Tesla App. Requires Premium Connectivity and Tesla App version 4.51.5+.
To enable viewing on your phone, go to Controls > Safety and turn on View Camera via Mobile App.
Santa Mode Updates
Spread holiday cheer year round and transform your in-car experience with holiday themed effects. Santa Mode now adds festive snowmen, trees, a lock chime, and snow effects for a 3D visual treat.
Go to App Launcher > Toybox > Santa.
Light Show Update
Time to celebrate with the latest Light Show – Jingle Rush. You can play the show instantly or schedule it up to 10 minutes in advance, either on a single vehicle or synced with friends. Light Show enthusiasts can control interior lighting, add display color effects, and create longer custom shows. To play a custom show, save the show files in a “LightShow” folder on your flash drive, connect, and select.
Start the show from your Tesla App or go App Launcher > Toybox > Light Show on your vehicle’s touchscreen.
Paint Shop
Personalize your Tesla avatar with window tints, custom wraps, and license plates. Use one of many preloaded designs or create and upload your own using a USB flash drive to make your vehicle unique.
Go to App Launcher > Toybox > Paint Shop or tap the paint or license plate button in Controls > Software.
Navigation Improvements
You can now reorder your navigation favorites, set Home or Work by dropping a pin anywhere on the map, and view suggested destinations based on your recent trips and habits.
Automatic HOV Lanes Routing
Navigation now includes an option to use high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) carpool lanes automatically based on time, passenger count, and road restrictions.
Go to Controls > Navigation > Use HOV.
Supercharger Site Maps
You can now see a 3D view of select Tesla Superchargers by tapping “View Site Map”. When navigating to a pilot location, the site layout and live occupancy (Available / Occupied / Down) will be displayed upon arrival.
