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Tesla Rolls Out 2025 Holiday Update With Grok-Assisted Navigation, 3D Supercharger Maps and Dog Mode Live Activity

Availability varies by vehicle hardware and region as Tesla staggers the release.

Overview

  • Grok from xAI can now add and edit navigation destinations via voice when set to the Assistant personality, enabling hands-free route changes.
  • Charging gets practical upgrades with per-location charge limits and new 3D Supercharger site maps at select stations showing stall layouts and availability details.
  • Dog Mode now surfaces an iPhone Live Activity with real-time cabin temperature, battery status, and periodic interior snapshots on the lock screen.
  • Navigation adds an optional setting to automatically route through eligible HOV lanes based on time, location, passenger count, and road restrictions.
  • Safety and monitoring enhancements include a UWB phone-left-behind chime and dashcam clips with overlaid speed, steering angle, and self-driving system status.