The Spring 2025 software update also includes the Blind Spot Camera feature, which is borrowed from the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
- Some Tesla electric vehicles in the United States and Canada will now be equipped with adaptive high-beam headlights.
- A software upgrade will activate this feature for cars that support it.
- The vehicles must be equipped with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) matrix headlights.
Tesla
is rolling out
a big software update
This spring, the company plans to introduce adaptive high-beam headlights for compatible car models in both the United States and Canada. This technology was first launched in Europe last year and will soon be enabled in North America through an over-the-air update to software version 2024.2.
However, this feature won’t be beneficial for every Tesla owner. The Adaptive Headlights require matrix headlights installed at the manufacturing facility. These were introduced into production beginning in 2022; therefore, if your vehicle was manufactured after that year and features a solitary projector positioned in the corner of each headlamp, then you ought to have access to this functionality.
It’s equally important to recognize that
the updated Model Y
is already equipped with the feature, whereas older vehicles will receive it through a software update.
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Adaptive headlights function by dimming specific pixels within the headlight system, ensuring that other drivers and pedestrians aren’t blinded when using high beams. This allows the driver to have improved visibility during nighttime driving since regions devoid of vehicles or bicyclists remain brightly illuminated.
A new feature introduced in the 2025 Spring Update is known as the Blind Spot Camera on Driver Screen, which is exclusive to the updated Model S and Model X. Whenever the driver signals with their turn signal, a real-time video feed appears on the digital instrument panel, displaying the blind spot area. Drivers of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles have been familiar with this functionality for some time now.
swear by
since it provides an additional safeguard.
The Cybertruck includes a Lane Departure Avoidance system designed to help drivers when the vehicle veers outside its lane. If the truck crosses a lane marker, a blue guideline will show up on the screen. Additionally, owners of this electric pickup can store specific frunk heights for different places, ensuring the front trunk opens to an appropriate level whenever parked at those spots.
This applies to the rear trunks of the Model 3, Model Y, Model X, and Model S as well. When the function is activated and the correct position is stored, the trunk lid won’t collide with the ceiling.
Following the blockage of the 12-volt outlet usage when the vehicle is locked,
sparking anger among owners in the process
—Tesla reversed course and plans to reinstate accessory power for its electric vehicles through their most recent major software update.
Keep Accessory Power On
will perform as stated on the package: maintain power to USB ports, induction-based mobile phone chargers, and low-voltage sockets even when the vehicle is locked, provided that the high-voltage battery’s state of charge exceeds 20%. Previously, auxiliary power was available exclusively in Camp Mode, where it would operate alongside the climate control system.
The OTA update brings multiple enhancements as well, such as the capability to toggle among various languages on the virtual keypad, an alternative route feature that lets you bypass highways during navigation, and the function to capture and watch footage from the exterior cameras located near the B pillars.