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Tesla software update

Tesla 2026.26.1

What's new in update 2026.26.1: Summer Update, Grok Commands, Caraoke with Scoring, Welcome Animation.

Version
2026.26.1
First seen
Seen in
Model 3

What's new in 2026.26.1

Summer Update

Swipe up to see your new features in the 2026 Summer Update.

Grok Commands

Grok can now make phone calls, play music, adjust climate, and search the Controls panel. Ask Grok about your Tesla or what was included in the latest software update.

Go to Grok > Settings to enable or disable "Hey Grok" and location-based reminders. Requires Premium Connectivity or a WiFi connection. Conversations are anonymous to Tesla and not associated with your vehicle.

Caraoke with Scoring

Caraoke now scores your singing while in Park. Earn stars and track your high scores in the My Karaoke tab. On the rear display, tap the queue button to show a QR code for passengers to scan and add songs to the queue from their phones. Requires Premium Connectivity.

Welcome Animation

Your Tesla now welcomes you with animations when turning on. To disable, go to Controls > Display > Welcome Animation.

Custom Wraps

Use the Mobile App to upload custom wrap designs from images on your phone and send directly to your Tesla. Go to Creations > Wrap > Upload. Requires Mobile App v4.59.0 or later.

To access in car, go to App Launcher > Toybox > Paint Shop.

Automatic Navigation

Automatic Navigation now adapts to your routine. In addition to Home, Work, and upcoming calendar events, your vehicle can now suggest and route to the places you visit regularly, like a school drop-off on the way to work, or the gym on the way home.

To enable, go to Controls > Navigation > Automatic Navigation. Location data is anonymous to Tesla and not associated with your vehicle.

Camera Preview

You can now open Camera Preview at any time, even if your Tesla is not in Park.

Go to Controls > Service > Camera Preview and tap on any camera view to see it individually. Tap the grid button to switch back to all cameras.

Apple Music

Add songs to your Apple Music queue directly from Search results and Artist pages. Tap and hold a song, or tap the three-dot menu to play next, add to queue, save to your library, or mark as a favorite. Requires an active Apple Music subscription.

Driving Visualization

Customize your Self-Driving zoom preference. Pinch the visualization or select one of the presets in Controls > Self-Driving > Visualization Camera Zoom.

Rear Display

Disable rear touchscreen controls from the center display by going to App Launcher > Rear > Lock Rear Display. Content selected from the center display will continue to play in the rear.

Web Browser

You can now use your Tesla's interior camera and cabin microphone in Web Browser. Tap to grant permissions when a website requests access. Camera is only available while parked.

Traction Control Modes

Choose from three updated traction control modes: Auto for normal driving conditions, Slippery Surface for icy or wet roads, or Stuck Assist when stuck in snow, mud, or sand. The mode resets to Auto at the start of each drive. To select, go to Controls > Dynamics > Traction Control Mode.

Set Arrival Energy

Set your desired Arrival Energy for any trip from your phone. Open the location tab in the Tesla Mobile App, enter your destination, and tap Set Arrival Energy. Requires Mobile App v4.58.0 or later.

Security Improvements

This update includes important security fixes and improvements.

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How to install 2026.26.1

On the touchscreen open Controls → Software. If 2026.26.1 has been released for your car you will see it there. The car must be parked and installation usually takes 20 to 40 minutes. If you do not see it yet, Tesla is probably still rolling it out.

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