Tesla has started deploying the latest 2021.44.5 software update to a number of Canadian vehicles on Thursday evening.
The update was first spotted by update tracker @TeslaTip, with numerous Drive Tesla readers reporting receiving it within minutes of it being detected.
https://twitter.com/TeslaTip/status/1469108907813445632
@DriveTeslaca I got am update, can't wait to see what it is. It's 2021.44.5 pic.twitter.com/JEdVmT9DNQ
— Mary, FSD V12 (supervised) 😁🪅🎉🇨🇦 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@MaryX75D) December 10, 2021
Interestingly, the update appears to be going to all variants, including the Model S Plaid. Could this be the holiday update recently teased by Elon Musk?
@DriveTeslaca @kkvr2823 Plaid software update incoming 2021.44.5 #plaidarmy pic.twitter.com/ApvXRv3VYw
— Aleksa St. ⚡️ (@astanoje) December 10, 2021
The update is currently being installed, and we will update this article on the release notes are available.
UPDATE 5:46pm PST: Unfortunately this is not the holiday update, and it includes just two improvements for Model 3/Y.
The first is Driver Door Unlock Mode. When turned on, only the driver door will unlock when you approach the car.
The other is Driver Profile Improvements, which adds the ability for each profile to have its own work and home addresses in the navigation.
There is also an update for Model S/X for improvements to the rear climate zone control from the touchscreen.
2021.44.5 Release Notes
Drive Door Unlock Mode
Unlock only the driver door when approaching the vehicle by tapping Controls > locks > Driver Door Unlock Mode.
Driver Profiles
Each Driver Profile will now have its own individual Work and Home address. To update, select your profile, tap Navigation and long press either Work or Home.
Rear Cabin Climate (S/X refresh only)
Adjust the rear cabin climate from the front touchscreen by tapping Climate Controls > Rear Climate.
Although not in the release notes, Tesla has also added a new Seat Calibration option in the Service menu.
In service menu – seat calibration. pic.twitter.com/bCc0XVhoP6
— KKVR (@kkvr2823) December 10, 2021
https://twitter.com/akidesir/status/1469121065469292549
https://twitter.com/akidesir/status/1469121045647048709
Here it is. pic.twitter.com/mhRT2Fu5xB
— Aleksa St. ⚡️ (@astanoje) December 10, 2021