Tesla’s Spring Update rollout

Tesla has detailed a broad Spring 2026 software update for its vehicles, adding a hands-free “Hey Grok” command, a new Self-Driving app, and interface changes. (tesla.com) (electrek.co) Tesla’s support page says Grok is available on Model S, 3, X, Y, and Cybertruck vehicles with an AMD processor, software version 2025.26 or later, and either Premium Connectivity or Wi‑Fi. Tesla coverage published April 13 said the Spring 2026 package was “rolling out shortly,” and a Tesla Oracle roundup published April 16 said customer rollout had not yet begun as of that article. (tesla.com) (notateslaapp.com) (teslaoracle.com) The most consequential addition is a dedicated Self-Driving app for vehicles with Tesla’s AI4, or Hardware 4, computer. Reports on the release say the app adds a one-tap Full Self-Driving subscription button, tutorials, and a stats screen that compares miles driven with and without the system engaged. (electrek.co) (notateslaapp.com) (teslaoracle.com) Tesla’s own Full Self-Driving page says the feature still requires “active driver supervision” and “does not make your vehicle autonomous.” That language sits next to a broader branding shift inside the car, where outside reports say Tesla is emphasizing “Self-Driving” more prominently in the interface. (tesla.com) (electrek.co) Grok is also getting closer to a built-in car assistant, though it still has limits. Tesla says Grok can initiate navigation commands on vehicles running software version 2025.44.25 or later, while outside reports say the Spring update adds the “Hey Grok” wake word and location-based reminders such as reminders tied to arriving home. (tesla.com) (electrek.co) (teslarati.com) The update also reaches owners who never use Full Self-Driving. Tesla Oracle’s feature list includes weather map improvements, dashcam changes, blind-spot warning updates, trip stats, sketchpad upgrades, and automatic installation options for software updates. (teslaoracle.com) (electrek.co) Tesla’s software system has long been a selling point because features arrive over the air instead of during dealer visits. Tesla’s support page says drivers can install updates from the car’s Software tab or the Tesla app, and the company offers an “ADVANCED” setting for earlier access when available for a vehicle’s configuration and region. (tesla.com) Some of the new features are gated by hardware, which means the update will not look the same on every Tesla. Grok support requires an AMD processor, and reporting on the Self-Driving app says it is limited to AI4-equipped vehicles rather than the full fleet. (tesla.com) (electrek.co) (teslaoracle.com) Then there is the lighter part of the release: Pet Mode now shows a dog, cat, or hedgehog on the center display, and owners can add a pet’s name. Tesla Oracle says the hedgehog character, branded “Cyberhog,” appears after the update is installed through Controls > Display > Customize Pet Mode. (teslaoracle.com) (electrek.co) For Tesla owners, the immediate question is not what is in the Spring 2026 update but when each feature reaches a specific car. Tesla says software availability depends on vehicle configuration and region, and its support pages point drivers back to the touchscreen and app to see when their own update is ready. (tesla.com)