Tesla 2025.26 Update: Grok AI Assistant Officially Launches in Vehicle Systems

jul 15,2025,By LAN

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Tesla 2025.26 Update: Grok AI Assistant Officially Launches in Vehicle Systems

Tesla has rolled out the highly anticipated Grok AI Assistant to select vehicle models via the latest 2025.26 software update. This feature, hinted at in the earlier 2025.20 version introduces a revolutionary way for eligible owners to interact with their vehicles.

1. Grok Core Features

Revolutionary Interaction

  • Hands-free Conversations: Drivers can engage with Grok without touching the screen.

Personalized Experience

Users can customize Grok’s voice and personality, including:

  • "Storyteller": A narrative-driven style.
  • "Unhinged": A free-form, creative mode.

2. Functionality Limits

Capability Details
Knowledge Q&A Provides insightful and accurate answers to a wide range of questions.
Vehicle Control Cannot execute vehicle commands; existing voice controls remain unchanged.
Internet Dependency Requires Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi to function.
Account Requirements No Grok account or xAI subscription is currently needed.

3. Privacy and Security

  • Anonymous Processing: Conversations are handled directly by xAI and remain anonymous to Tesla.
  • User Options:
    • Guest Mode: Use Grok without logging in.
    • Account Login: Sync conversation history across devices.

4. How to Enable Grok

Eligible Vehicles

  • Automatic Inclusion: All new vehicles delivered on or after July 12, 2025.
  • Upgrade Requirements:

Verification

Navigate to Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Info to check your infotainment processor.

Activation Steps

  1. Ensure your vehicle is connected to Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi.
  2. Activate Grok via:
  • App Launcher > Grok Icon.
  • Long-press the steering wheel voice button.

5. Other Feature Updates in 2025.26

Feature Highlights
Light Sync Ambient lights now change color with music; new "Rave Cave" max-brightness mode for parked vehicles.
Audio Presets Adjust equalizer settings and immersive sound levels; save presets for different music genres.
Dashcam Player AMD-equipped vehicles gain 0.5x-2x playback speeds; Cybertruck debuts the new player.
Supercharger Info Labels paid parking/valet stations; displays charger locations in multi-level garages.
New Owner Tutorials Interactive guides for seat adjustments, Autopilot activation, and more.

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