Tesla's 2025.26 Software Upgrade Introduces Grok and Other Enhancements, Yet One Function is Lacking for Canadian Motorists
In a recent software update, Tesla has introduced several new features and improvements for its vehicles in the U.S. However, Canadian Tesla owners may need to wait a bit longer for some of these updates due to regulatory barriers.
New Audio Features
The update includes improvements to audio controls, with the new audio feature now accessible under Controls > Audio. Users can now enjoy Light Sync, a feature that enhances interior accent lighting and responds rhythmically to music, matching the dominant color of the album art being played. Additionally, customizable audio presets have been introduced, allowing drivers to create and save multiple audio profiles.
Onboarding Guide and Dashcam Viewer App
The 2025.26 update also introduces an easier onboarding process for new owners, accessible under Controls > Service > Onboarding Guide. Furthermore, the updated Dashcam Viewer app for Cybertruck owners offers a grid view, making it easier to review footage. Users can now zoom in and adjust playback speed when reviewing dashcam footage.
Grok AI and Supercharger Notifications
Tesla's custom chatbot, Grok, built on xAI technology, is now available in beta form for U.S. customers with AMD-powered vehicles. Upon arrival at Superchargers, drivers receive a notification with details like access codes, parking restrictions, floor levels, and restroom availability.
Regulatory Delays for Canadian Tesla Owners
However, Grok AI is currently unavailable for Canadian Tesla owners, and Tesla has not provided a specific timeline for when it will be made available in Canada. The delay appears to be due to regulatory barriers tied to anticipated Canadian legislation, particularly the proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), which is not yet law but governs stricter requirements for AI usage in vehicles.
In summary, Canadian Teslas must wait until Tesla resolves compliance with Canadian AI and vehicle safety regulations before Grok AI is enabled. No firm availability date has been communicated by Tesla as of mid-2025.
As always, Tesla continues to innovate and improve its vehicles, offering exciting new features for its U.S. customers. Canadian Tesla owners eagerly await the rollout of these features in their region.
- The updated Dashcam Viewer app for Canadian Tesla owners, offering a grid view and the ability to zoom in and adjust playback speed, is not available yet due to regulatory delays.
- Tesla's electric-vehicle industry is advancing with features like the new audio setup, which includes Light Sync and customizable audio presets, but Canadian owners might need to wait for these updates.
- Canadian Tesla owners will have to adhere to the regulatory barriers tied to the proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) before they can access the Grok AI feature, which is currently only available with AMD-powered vehicles in the U.S.
- The 2025.26 update has brought technology enhancements to Tesla's automotive lifestyle, such as supercharger notifications and an easier onboarding process, but these benefits are not yet available to all customers, particularly Canadian owners.
