Tesla announces 2025 Spring software update with new features

Today, Tesla has announced the 2025 Spring software update for users with a bunch of new features, system improvements and optimizations. Here’s what the Spring 2026 Tesla update includes.

Adaptive Headlights (US + Canada)

• High beams adapt to reduce glare for other drivers and cyclists. By detecting other road users, and selectively dimming individual pixels of the headlight, your high beams stay on more often for greater visibility at night.
• If your vehicle has the necessary hardware, you will see the setting under Controls > Lights > Adaptive Headlights

Blind Spot Camera on Driver Screen (New Model S/X)

• Blind Spot Camera feed is now available on the instrument panel.
• Controls > Display > Automatic Blind Spot Camera & select Driver Screen

Dashcam Update & Side Camera Recording (Newer SX3Y)

• Your vehicle’s side cameras (B-Pillar) will now be recorded to both Dashcam and Sentry clips, increasing the total number of camera views from 4 to 6.
• The Dashcam Viewer app has also been redesigned with a grid view and quick access to the next video, making it easier review recordings.

Alternative Trip Plans

Multiple trip plans are now available for you to choose from, allowing you to better suit your travel needs. Also, when viewing a charger location page, nearby restaurants, cafes, and shops within walking distance are displayed at the bottom

• Fastest: offers the quickest route
• Best Amenities: prioritizes stops near open and highly rated restaurants, shops, and restrooms
• Fewer Stops: minimizes charging stops

Comfort Drive Mode in Autopilot (@Cybertruck)

• Your Cybertruck will now automatically transition to Comfort Drive Mode when Autopilot is engaged.

Lane Departure Avoidance (@Cybertruck)

• This feature warns you if your vehicle drifts near or out of your lane. With this update, your Cybertruck can now also assist you.
• When enabled, a blue indicator line will appear on the touchscreen, showing which lane marking is being crossed. You can customize Lane Departure Avoidance in Controls > Autopilot > Lane Departure Avoidance.

Save Trunk Height Based on Location (Model 3, Model Y, New Model S/X, New Model 3)

• Customize the opening height of your trunk & save it as the default for a specific location, such as your garage.
• To set height, manually adjust the lift gate to your preferred opening height, then press & hold the trunk close button until you hear a chime.

Save Frunk Height Based on Location (@Cybertruck)

• Customize the opening height of your frunk & save it as the default or for a specific location, such as your garage. Manually adjust to your preferred height, then press & hold frunk exterior button until you hear a chime.

Avoid Highways

• Navigation can now avoid highways when possible. Go to Controls > Navigation > Avoid Highways

Keyboard Languages

• Switch between different language input methods on your touchscreen. Go to Controls > Display > Keyboards

Keep Accessory Power On

• Use or charge devices through USB ports / inductive phone charger / low voltage outlets (depending on what your vehicle is equipped with) after exiting your Tesla, as long as battery is >20%

Minor Updates

• Media search results are now filtered by sources, providing faster and more streamlined access to content
• You can now shuffle an entire Apple Music playlist that contains more than 100 songs
• Easily scroll through your SiriusXM favorites by tapping the steering wheel button left or right
• Sign in with your Amazon Music Free account. Requires Premium Connectivity or an active WiFi connection
• See what song will play next on YouTube Music playlists in the Up Next view of the media player
• If your hotspot is enabled, it will automatically connect to your vehicle once you start driving, so you won’t have to reconnect each time

Tesla has confirmed that this 2025 Spring update will be available for eligible vehicle through this month with a new OTA update.

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