Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast Episode 541: Tesla Holiday Software Update Arrives
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Dec 14, 2025 Tesla's holiday software update brings a sleigh full of features, including live iPhone tracking for Dog Mode and enhanced dash cam metadata. Exciting updates to the festive Toy Box introduce Santa Mode and a revamped Jingle Rush light show. Navigation improvements like reorderable favorites are unveiled, alongside 3D supercharger maps and automatic HOV lane routing. The Roadster appears closer to production with new job listings, while Rivian reveals its innovative full-self-driving chip and plans for future autonomy. Plus, a fun SpaceX docking simulator adds to the in-car entertainment!
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Holiday Update Is Tesla's Ownership Hook
- Tesla's holiday software update bundles many features combining utility and fun, delivered as a yearly highlight for owners.
- Ryan emphasizes this continual free update model as a core Tesla value that keeps ownership fresh and evolving.
Grok Adds Natural Navigation Controls
- Grok gains navigation commands enabling natural-route planning and stops, positioned as a beta feature requiring Assistant personality.
- Ryan highlights Grok with navigation as the most voted-for feature among his audience, showing strong user interest.
Use Cabin Camera For Fun Photo Booths
- Try Photo Booth and cabin-camera features to engage passengers and make trips more social and fun.
- Use Toy Box > Photo Booth to access filters, stickers, and direct sharing via the Tesla app.