Tesla software update 2026.26.6.2, released on August 22, 2026, carries the Summer Update feature package, covering trip planning, entertainment, vehicle convenience, personalization and software maintenance. Its 19 documented entries explain changes to the ownership experience, from the features used inside the cabin to the software operating behind them. Availability depends on the vehicle and the requirements of each entry.
The feature list covers Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y and Cybertruck. Hardware conditions include Intel and AMD, depending on the entry. Some features are restricted to newer vehicles or specific configurations; support should be checked entry by entry.
Estimated Range accounts for more battery-aging characteristics on selected Model 3 and Model Y configurations. Preferred Routes favors familiar roads with Online Routing enabled. Automatic Navigation suggests regularly visited destinations and stops based on driving routines. Speed Cameras on Route displays camera symbols with Premium Connectivity. Set Arrival Energy chooses a destination charge target through app 4.58.0 or later. Supercharger Search finds charging locations by their site names.
Grok Commands adds calls, music, climate adjustments and Controls searches on AMD-equipped vehicles, requiring connectivity. Caraoke with Scoring adds parked singing scores and passenger queues; Premium Connectivity is required. Apple Music adds queue, library and favorite actions; an active subscription is required. Web Browser supports microphone permissions and parked cabin-camera access on AMD-equipped vehicles. “Hey Grok” adds voice activation and location reminders, requiring Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi.
Traction Control Modes gives newer Model 3 vehicles Auto, Slippery Surface and Stuck Assist settings. Camera Preview opens individual or grid camera views while driving.
Driving Visualization adds a selectable Self-Driving camera zoom. Custom Wraps uploads phone images through Tesla app 4.59.0 or later. Welcome Animation adds optional startup graphics for newer Model 3 and Model Y. Rear Display lets the center screen lock rear touch controls while selected content continues playing.
Security Improvements supplies software security fixes.
Below, you can find the individual 2026.26.6.2 Release Notes, with images and the vehicle and hardware requirements for each documented feature.
Summer Update
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT
Browse seasonal features.
Estimated Range
New Feature
for Model 3 and Y
Select Configs
Accounts for battery aging.
Preferred Routes
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT
Intel / AMD
Favors familiar routes; Online Routing required.
Automatic Navigation
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT
Suggests regularly visited destinations.
Grok Commands
New Feature
for Model S (New), 3, X (New), Y and CT
AMD
Adds calls, music and climate commands.
Traction Control Modes
New Feature
for Model 3 (New)
Choose Auto, Slippery Surface or Stuck Assist.
Caraoke with Scoring
New Feature
for Model S (New), 3, X (New), Y and CT
AMD
Scores singing in Park; Premium Connectivity required.
Driving Visualization
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X and Y
Intel / AMD / Cybertruck eligibility unclear
Adjust the visualization zoom.
Speed Cameras on Route
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT
Camera markers require Premium Connectivity.
Custom Wraps
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT
Intel / AMD
Upload wraps using app v4.59.0+.
Camera Preview
New Feature
for Model S (New), 3, X (New), Y and CT
Intel / AMD
View cameras while driving.
Set Arrival Energy
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT
Set destination charge using app v4.58.0+.
Apple Music
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT
Manage song queues; subscription required.
Web Browser
New Feature
for Model S (New), 3, X (New), Y and CT
AMD
Microphone access; camera requires Park.
Supercharger Search
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT
Find chargers by name.
Welcome Animation
New Feature
for Model 3 (New) and Y (New)
Configurable startup animation.
Rear Display
New Feature
for Model S (New), 3, X (New), Y and CT
Lock rear controls; playback continues.
"Hey Grok"
New Feature
for Model S (New), 3, X (New), Y and CT
AMD
Voice-launch Grok; Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi required.
Security Improvements
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT
Includes security fixes.
