Issue 376 - Tesla robotaxi will be expanding rapidly
Robotaxi
Tesla’s ride-hailing service is officially live in the Bay Area in their Robotaxi app 📷
Tesla's ride-hailing service is now live in the Bay Area, but it currently functions more like a traditional taxi or rideshare, with a driver in the front seat rather than being fully autonomous. The program is invite-only for now and demand is clearly outpacing available vehicles. Tesla, if you are reading, please send us an invite!
Tesla robotaxi will be expanding rapidly
Tesla is moving fast with its Robotaxi program, now trialing in a bunch of new US cities including Brooklyn, Palo Alto, Houston and several sunny spots in Florida.
Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck can now warn you when you’re overloaded with update 2025.26 📷
Cybertruck just got an extra smart safety boost: with the latest update, it will now warn you if you’re towing or carrying too much weight on the rear axle. No extra sensors needed, just clever use of the built-in air suspension and motor feedback. This could save owners a lot of stress when towing heavy stuff and is one of those classic examples where over-the-air updates make your truck safer.
Cybertruck leftovers make for epic Supercharger diner style 📹
The newly opened Supercharger Diner in Los Angeles sports a standout exterior thanks to leftover Cybertruck stainless steel panels, giving it a tough, sci-fi look that feels unmistakably 'Tesla.
Model Y
Tesla's Model Y L 6-seater to feature fold-flat second and third row
The new, larger Model Y L just launched in China, and a key highlight is its second and third row seats, which both fold completely flat; unlike the Model X six-seater with captain's chairs. This makes it a true all-rounder, with enough room for six people or tons of cargo, so you can haul your family and then haul a mountain bike or a mattress. Judging by the specs and price, it fills the practicality gap between the standard Model Y and the Model X at a much lower cost.
Tesla launches headrest and lumbar pillows for Model 3 and Model Y 📷
Tesla just released official Headrest and Lumbar Pillows for the Model 3 and Model Y, starting in Australia after a debut in China. The headrest uses DuPont bio-cotton for comfort, while the lumbar pillow brings back some much-missed extra support, especially handy since adjustable lumbar on the passenger side went away a few years ago.
Ownership and service
Tesla's maintenance summary: Tesla's digital service records
Tesla’s new Maintenance Summary feature keeps a clear log of common maintenance tasks right in your car, from wiper changes to tire rotations. You can mark completed tasks with a single tap and the system automatically records the date and mileage, making it easy to stay on top of service without juggling paperwork. This also means when you sell your Tesla, future owners can quickly view the car’s maintenance record. This is a simple but super handy tool for both current and future owners.
Tesla stops new custom Model S and X orders in Europe
Tesla has quietly pulled the Model S and Model X from their European online store, raising speculation whether this is temporary or the beginning of a full phase-out in Europe. While the move follows a new refresh in North America, it echoes 2021 when European orders were paused for two years after a previous update. Existing orders are still being honored, but for now, shoppers in Europe can only buy from existing Model S/X inventory
Charging
Tesla Supercharger voting results: Canada scores two wins in latest round
Canada brought home two wins in Tesla's latest global Supercharger voting, with Trois-Rivières and Halifax now set to receive new fast-charging stations. Other winning sites stretch from Asia to Europe and across the US, showing just how much the Supercharger network keeps growing with help from the community. Don't forget, Tesla lets everyone have a say about where Superchargers go, so you can vote now for your favorite locations!
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