Tesla’s 2025 holiday update brings a wave of new features to the company’s vehicles. The software release includes entertainment options, route enhancements, and charging upgrades that drivers didn’t expect to see this year.
One major addition is voice directions powered by Grok AI. Drivers can now request destinations hands-free, making it easier to find work commutes, coffee shops, and other stops without taking their eyes off the road. The system works through voice prompts alone, offering full routing functionality without touching screens.
Grok AI-powered voice directions let drivers request destinations hands-free, keeping eyes on the road while accessing full routing functionality.
The update also alters vehicles into entertainment hubs. A new photobooth feature lets passengers take cabin selfies with real-time filters and shareable digital stickers. The Toy Box app now includes this dedicated studio, and drivers can customize their vehicle avatars with wrap designs.
Holiday visuals got a major upgrade too. Santa Mode adds festive snowmen and trees to parked vehicle displays. A unique Christmas-themed lock chime plays when drivers interact with their cars. The update includes new light shows like Jingle Rush and Rainbow Rave, which syncs colors to music beats. Drivers can now schedule their favorite Christmas light show and extend performance duration across multiple vehicles.
The charging experience improved greatly with the new Supercharger visualization system. Drivers see a 3D top-down view of charging stations with real-time stall availability. They can tap specific stalls to get parking directions. When drivers approach a Supercharger, the site visualization appears automatically on their screen.
Safety features expanded as well. The dashcam viewer now shows vehicle telemetry data like speed and acceleration alongside recorded footage. Full Self-Driving overlay functionality was added to playback, helping drivers review incidents more easily.
Additional customization options include a Tron Mode lock sound and expanded interior ambient lighting controls. A wireless charging pad toggle was added to cabin convenience menus. Reorderable routing favorites lists simplify finding frequent destinations.
The 2025 holiday update shows Tesla’s focus on blending practical features with entertainment. From voice commands to light shows, the update gives drivers new ways to interact with their vehicles during the season and beyond.