2025 Tesla Holiday Update rolls out to intel cars

Tesla is now sending the 2025 (2025.44.25.1) Holiday Update to cars that use the older Intel processor. This is the first time these vehicles receive this specific holiday package that was earlier linked more with newer hardware. Owners get a trimmed feature set, yet the update still brings clear upgrades for daily use and seasonal fun.

Features that are included

Dog Mode Live Activity On iOS

Dog Mode now links better with iPhones through a Live Activity on the lock screen. Drivers can see cabin temperature, battery level, and other Dog Mode details at a glance for peace of mind.

Dashcam Viewer Update

Tesla has improved the Dashcam Viewer with more on-screen data for each clip. Video playback can now include speed, steering angle, and whether an assisted driving mode was active when an event occurred.

Santa Mode Updates

Santa Mode receives fresh holiday graphics that update the parked vehicle view. Owners see new seasonal items such as snowmen and themed trees on the display once the mode is active. A special lock sound and extra snow effects round out the update and make the holiday theme more obvious each time the feature runs.

Light Show Update

The Holiday Update adds a new Light Show sequence titled “Jingle Rush” for supported cars. Owners can play it right away or schedule it within a short window so it runs on time at a gathering. And multi-car coordination is possible, since several Teslas can run the same show together, which creates a cleaner group performance.

The Light Show editor also gains more options. Drivers can build longer custom shows, tune interior light behavior, and rely on USB-based files for complex routines. These changes help creative owners script more detailed light sequences for events.

Paint Shop

Tesla has renamed and expanded the former Colorizer feature under a new label called Paint Shop. Paint Shop lets owners adjust the car illustration with tinted windows, digital wraps, and custom plates. People can pick presets in the car, yet they may also load custom designs from a USB drive to better match real-world wraps.

Navigation Improvements

The Holiday Update refines core navigation in several practical ways. Owners can now set Home, Work, or other frequent stops by placing a pin on the map rather than digging through deeper menus. In addition, the system suggests destinations based on recent trips when the vehicle is stopped, which can speed up route planning for regular drives.

Automatic HOV Lanes Routing

Automatic HOV lanes routing is another addition that benefits drivers who qualify for carpool lanes. When this setting is enabled, the route engine factors in eligible high-occupancy vehicle lanes and may pick them when legal and helpful for the trip. This can save time during commutes, provided the car and occupants meet local HOV rules.

Phone Left On Wireless Charger

Tesla adds a small but helpful reminder related to the wireless charging pad. If the driver leaves the car and the phone is still on the pad, the car can play a chime once this setting is turned on. That way, owners are less likely to forget their phone during quick stops.

Save Charge Limit By Location

Charge management becomes more flexible with location-based charge limits. Owners can set one limit for home, a different one for work, and another for a vacation property if needed. When the car starts charging at a known spot, it applies that location’s saved limit automatically.

Control Over Wireless Phone Charging

For vehicles with supported hardware, the Holiday Update adds a simple toggle for wireless phone charging. Drivers can turn the pad on or off from the screen to avoid unwanted charging or extra heat during some trips. This setting may appeal to owners who prefer wired charging or want to manage energy use more closely.

Features that are not included

Grok With Navigation Commands
Tesla Photobooth
Supercharger Site Maps
ISS Docking Simulator

The 2025 Holiday Update, tagged as 2025.44.25.1, began reaching cars in early December 2025. The rollout follows Tesla’s usual staged pattern, where only a portion of the fleet receives the software at first, with broader distribution over several days or weeks.

With this setup, Intel-based cars receive a useful holiday refresh that improves daily driving and pets-and-charging tasks, even as headline AI and 3D features stay focused on AMD-based vehicles.

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