RELEASE NOTES

2025.2

New featuresRegion: Depends on the feature

Adds battery preconditioning for third-party fast chargers, cross-traffic warnings, hands-free boot opening with Android, trailer profiles and Service Mode improvements.

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Tracker date21 January 2025
Notes10
Software branch2025.2

Highlights

Selected feature notes
Third-Party Fast Charger PreconditioningPreheating the battery supports more third-party fast stations, even those not on the charging list. It is enough to select the station as the destination - preparation will begin automatically if necessary.Rear Cross-Traffic ChimeWhen reversing, sound is heard from the side of the detected car or a pedestrian crossing the trajectory behind the car. Included in Controls → Safety.Hands-Free Trunk Opening for AndroidOn the new Model 3 and Model Y, the trunk can be opened automatically when an owner with an Android phone connected approaches it. UWB, Nearby/UWB resolution and Tesla app 4.41.0 or later are required.Hands-Free Trunk or Frunk Opening for AndroidOn the new Model S and Model X, the rear or front trunk can open automatically when the owner approaches with an Android phone key. UWB, Nearby/UWB resolution and Tesla app 4.41.0 or later are required.

Features and changes

In English

Charging

Third-Party Fast Charger Preconditioning

Third-Party Fast Charger Preconditioning
Models

Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

Not specified.

Preheating the battery supports more third-party fast stations, even those not on the charging list. It is enough to select the station as the destination - preparation will begin automatically if necessary.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Supercharger Notification

Tracker observation
Supercharger Notification
Models

Model 3, Model Y

Hardware

Not documented.

After charging, the car shows a notification with total cost, station location, added energy and fare.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Other

Rear Cross-Traffic Chime

Rear Cross-Traffic Chime
Models

Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y

Hardware

Not specified.

When reversing, sound is heard from the side of the detected car or a pedestrian crossing the trajectory behind the car. Included in Controls → Safety.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Hands-Free Trunk Opening for Android

Hands-Free Trunk Opening for Android
Models

Model 3 (new), Model Y (new)

Hardware

Android phone with UWB

On the new Model 3 and Model Y, the trunk can be opened automatically when an owner with an Android phone connected approaches it. UWB, Nearby/UWB resolution and Tesla app 4.41.0 or later are required.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Before opening, make sure people and clothing are not near moving parts.

Hands-Free Trunk or Frunk Opening for Android

Hands-Free Trunk or Frunk Opening for Android
Models

Model S (new), Model X (new)

Hardware

Android phone with UWB

On the new Model S and Model X, the rear or front trunk can open automatically when the owner approaches with an Android phone key. UWB, Nearby/UWB resolution and Tesla app 4.41.0 or later are required.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Before opening, make sure people and clothing are not near moving parts.

Minor Updates

Minor Updates
Models

Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck

Hardware

Not specified.

The weather is shown for the end point and intermediate stops of the route. The Battle of Polytopia features Aquarion, languages, and balance changes, as well as security, stability, and performance fixes.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Autopilot Warnings

Tracker observation
Autopilot Warnings
Models

Model 3, Model Y

Hardware

Not documented.

Some of the warnings from the FSD have been moved to the regular Autopilot. Messages, including a warning about the absence of braking when the accelerator pedal is pressed, are now displayed on top in a translucent unit.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Autopilot requires constant driver supervision.

Service Mode

Tracker observation
Service Mode
Models

Model S/X early generations, all Model 3/Y, Cybertruck; tool dependent

Hardware

AMD Ryzen for Signal Viewer; other undocumented

For the early Model S/X, the braking procedure has been changed. All Model 3/Y have added door and charging port calibrations; AMD Ryzen cars have a Signal Viewer, and Cybertruck has a shorter and more reliable diagnostic noise record.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Vehicle

Trailer Profiles

Trailer Profiles
Models

Cybertruck

Hardware

Not specified.

Cybertruck allows you to save weight, dimensions and additional settings of different trailers. These data help to more accurately calculate the route energy consumption: Controls → Towing → Trailer Profiles.

Region and availability

Worldwide

Last checked

Checked 12 October 2026. TeslaFi figures are a stored tracker sample, not a measure of the entire fleet. Confirm availability in your vehicle’s own release notes.

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