Tesla software update 2026.38.6.1 was listed on October 29, 2026, adding another build to the 2026.38.6 family. Its seven official entries match the documented descriptions in 2026.38.6, covering charging controls, Halloween functions, phone-based trip planning, parked graphics, lighting, Supercharger maps, and security improvements. That comparison describes the published feature lists; it does not identify a specific new fix or prove that the underlying software is identical.
The most consequential charging entry is Emergency Drive Away for the listed newer Model S and Model X variants, Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. It permits selecting Drive with a Supercharger cable attached solely for emergencies. Using it damages the vehicle and charger, may make the user responsible for repairs, and sends short vehicle-camera recordings to Tesla. Owners should distinguish this exceptional escape function from ordinary connector release.
Halloween Mode brings ghost-themed vehicle graphics, visitor-triggered spooky sounds and flickering lights, a scheduled light show, and Photobooth effects to the listed AMD vehicles. It remains available beyond Halloween. Visual Updates is a separate, narrower entry for AMD-equipped HW3 Model 3 and Model Y, improving vehicle images and the parked scene on the center display.
For trip planning, Set Arrival Energy allows a desired destination battery level to be entered from the phone's location screen. The requirement is Tesla App 4.58.0 or later, with Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck listed. Specific Model 3 and Cybertruck vehicles separately receive Dynamic Headlight Leveling, which changes low-beam aim to suit conditions and reduce glare for surrounding road users.
Supercharger Site Maps applies to the listed Intel vehicles, including legacy Model S and Model X. Supported pilot stations provide an arrival layout and live stall states through View Site Map, making it easier to see where available chargers are located. Its worldwide availability label should be read alongside that pilot-site restriction, rather than as confirmation of maps for all stations.
Security Improvements rounds out the release, with no individual vulnerability named. The conditions below retain these distinctions instead of treating the seven entries as universal equipment. Read on for this build's official titles, original feature summaries, and illustrations.
Emergency Drive Away
New Feature
for Model S (New), 3, X (New), Y and CT
In an emergency, the listed vehicles can select Drive while a Supercharger cable remains attached. Leaving in this state damages the vehicle and Supercharger and may make the user responsible for repairs; it is not an everyday unplugging method. Activating the function also shares short recordings from the vehicle cameras with Tesla.
Halloween Mode
New Feature
for Model S (New), 3, X (New), Y and CT
AMD / Available Worldwide
The listed AMD vehicles can use a ghost-themed visualization, visitor-triggered spooky audio and flickering lights, a scheduled light show, and Photobooth effects. The seasonal theme is available for use throughout the year.
Set Arrival Energy
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT
Tesla App 4.58.0+ / Available Worldwide
From the phone's location screen, enter a destination and select the desired arrival battery energy for the trip. Tesla App 4.58.0 or later is required; the vehicle list and worldwide availability apply to this entry.
Visual Updates
New Feature
for Model 3 and Y
AMD / HW3 / Available Worldwide
AMD-equipped HW3 Model 3 and Model Y receive more detailed vehicle imagery and an improved parked scene on the center display. This entry's combined processor, driving-hardware, and model requirements should be read together.
Dynamic Headlight Leveling
New Feature
for Model 3 and CT
Specific Vehicles / Available Worldwide
On the specified Model 3 and Cybertruck vehicles, the low beams adjust their aim for driving conditions and nearby traffic. The adjustment balances forward visibility with reduced glare for other road users.
Supercharger Site Maps
New Feature
for Model S (Legacy), 3, X (Legacy) and Y
Intel / Available Worldwide
At supported pilot Supercharger locations, the listed Intel-equipped vehicles can open View Site Map to see the station layout. Navigation to a supported site brings up the map on arrival with live indications for available, occupied, and unavailable stalls.
Security Improvements
New Feature
for Model S, 3, X, Y and CT
Available Worldwide
The release includes security-related fixes and improvements for the listed vehicles. The notes do not identify individual vulnerabilities or describe a specific repair.
