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Tesla 2026.26.1 Summer Update Release Notes

2026.26.1 2026.26 branch Feature Update, Summer Update
Feature update

2026.26.1 adds Summer Update, Grok Commands, Custom Wraps, Automatic Navigation, Camera Preview, Apple Music, Driving Visualization, Web Browser, Supercharger Search, "Hey Grok", Caraoke with Scoring, Set Arrival Energy, Preferred Routes, Rear Display, Welcome Animation, Traction Control Modes, Traffic Controls on Route and Speed Cameras on Route.

See everything new below

Available for HW4 (AI4), HW3 and HW2.5. A few items below are only for a specific computer, marked accordingly. HW4 (AI4)HW3HW2.5

What is new

New in 2026.26.1

19 items
Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model X (AI3)Model S (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)Model SModel 3

Summer Update

Included in 2026.26.1

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

Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)

Grok Commands

Included in 2026.26.1 Only for HW4 (AI4) and HW3

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.

Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)Model 3

Custom Wraps

Included in 2026.26.1

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.

Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model X (AI3)Model S (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)Model SModel 3

Automatic Navigation

Included in 2026.26.1

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.

Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)Model 3

Camera Preview

Included in 2026.26.1

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.

Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model X (AI3)Model S (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)Model SModel 3

Apple Music

Included in 2026.26.1

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.

Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model X (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)Model SModel 3Model S (AI3)

Driving Visualization

Included in 2026.26.1

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

Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)

Web Browser

Included in 2026.26.1 Only for HW4 (AI4) and HW3

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.

Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model X (AI3)Model S (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)Model SModel 3

Supercharger Search

Included in 2026.26.1

You can now find Superchargers by name when searching for a destination.

Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model X (AI3)Model S (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)Model SModel 3

Security Improvements

Included in 2026.26.1

This update includes important security fixes and improvements.

Available on
Model Y (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI4)Model 3 (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)

"Hey Grok"

Included in 2026.26.1 Only for HW4 (AI4) and HW3

You can now talk to Grok, an intelligent assistant built by xAI. To launch Grok, go to App Launcher > Grok, long-press the voice button on your steering wheel, or say "Hey Grok." Enable "Hey Grok" in Grok > Settings. Say "goodbye" to dismiss.

You can choose Grok's voice and personality, ranging from Storyteller to Unhinged. Set Grok's personality to Assistant to have Grok add and edit navigation destinations, becoming your personal guide. You can also set location based reminders, like "remind me to pick up milk when I'm near home." Enable location based reminders in Grok > Settings.

Requires Premium Connectivity or a WiFi connection. Conversations are anonymous to Tesla and not associated with your vehicle.

Note: Grok is currently in early Beta and does not support voice commands for car controls other than navigation. Existing voice commands remain unchanged. "Hey Grok" is trained on American English.

Available on
Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)

Caraoke with Scoring

Included in 2026.26.1 Only for HW4 (AI4) and HW3

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.

Available on
Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)Model 3

Set Arrival Energy

Included in 2026.26.1

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.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI3)Model X (AI3)Model S (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model Y (AI4)Model 3 (AI4)Model 3Model S (Refresh) (AI4)

Preferred Routes

Included in 2026.26.1

Navigation now prioritizes routes that you've taken before. Online Routing must be enabled at Controls > Navigation > Online Routing. Location data is anonymous to Tesla and not associated with your vehicle.

Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)Model Y (AI4)

Rear Display

Included in 2026.26.1 Only for HW4 (AI4) and HW3

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.

Available on
Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)

Welcome Animation

Included in 2026.26.1 Only for HW4 (AI4)

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

Available on
Model 3 (AI4)

Traction Control Modes

Included in 2026.26.1 Only for HW4 (AI4)

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.

Available on
Model X (AI3)Model S (AI3)Model S

Traffic Controls on Route

Included in 2026.26.1 Only for HW3 and HW2.5

Navigation now includes symbols along your route to show traffic lights and stop signs. Requires Premium Connectivity.

Available on
Model S (AI3)Model X (AI3)Model S

Speed Cameras on Route

Included in 2026.26.1 Only for HW3 and HW2.5

Navigation now includes symbols along your route to show speed cameras. Requires Premium Connectivity.

Also in this build

Everything else included

3 items
Available on
Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)

Blind Spot Warning While Parked

Included in 2026.20.3 Only for HW4 (AI4) and HW3

If you attempt to open a door while an approaching object is detected in your blind spot (for example, a bicyclist approaching from behind) a chime sounds, and your door will not open upon initial button press. Wait a short time and press the button a second time to override the warning.

Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)

Dashcam Clip Encryption

Included in 2026.20 Only for HW4 (AI4) and HW3

Dashcam clips are now encrypted for privacy when saved to your USB flash drive. Only your vehicle can view them. To decrypt clips, tap the padlock icon in the Dashcam app or visit dashcam.tesla.com. To disable encryption, go to Controls > Safety > Encrypt Dashcam Recordings.

Available on
Model 3 (AI3)Model Y (AI3)Model X (Refresh) (AI3)Model 3 (AI4)Model Y (AI4)Model X (Refresh) (AI4)Model S (Refresh) (AI3)Model S (Refresh) (AI4)Model 3

Parental Controls

Included in 2026.20

You can now block Browser, Theater, and Arcade from your Tesla by going to Controls > Safety > Parental Controls while in Park.

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