Tesla’s newest vehicles are getting a digital co-pilot named Grok AI. The virtual assistant works inside Tesla’s in-car system and offers different voice personalities, from storytelling to more unconventional tones.
The beta version answers questions and handles basic tasks, but it won’t replace Tesla’s existing voice commands. Grok learns what users like and changes how it talks to them over time. The AI expands what Tesla’s voice systems can do without getting rid of the current setup.
Grok AI learns user preferences and adapts its communication style while enhancing Tesla’s existing voice capabilities.
Drivers can start Grok through the app launcher or steering wheel voice button, depending on their Tesla model. They’ll need a Premium Connectivity subscription or Wi-Fi to use it. Tesla says dialogues stay anonymous, and the company doesn’t link any data to specific cars or drivers.
Only Teslas with AMD processors can run Grok. The Cybertruck got it with the 2025.26 update, and the rollout started across North America and Europe on July 18, 2025. Older Teslas without AMD hardware can’t use the feature.
Tesla built Grok using xAI’s interactive AI platform. The company plans to update it regularly through over-the-air software updates. Future versions might work with third-party apps and help with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving features. Right now, the beta can’t handle advanced tasks like managing emails. The system uses transformer-based models trained on over a billion anonymized voice samples to understand and respond to commands.
The system follows strict privacy rules. It only collects data when someone’s actively using it, and Tesla doesn’t connect dialogues to user accounts. The company explains how it uses beta-phase data in user agreements.
Some drivers find Grok confusing because they’re not sure what it can do. The voice recognition isn’t as good as older Tesla systems yet. Only Premium Connectivity subscribers get access during the initial rollout.
Grok shows Tesla’s push to make cars more like computers on wheels. It helps the company earn money through subscriptions and keeps Tesla ahead in the race to add AI to cars. Tesla expects Grok to become a core feature within 6 to 12 months as the technology improves. As the system improves, it might become a key part of hands-free driving features.