Software Updates
Built-in browser ad blocker arrives in 2026.32.3 📹
Software update 2026.32.3 adds a top-right AD button to the in-car Chromium browser, blocking banners, pop-ups, floating videos, and trackers to make pages lighter, especially on older MCU 2 vehicles with Intel Atom hardware.
Cybercab
Grok text messaging previewed in Model 3 and Y manual
The 2026.26 Model 3/Y owner’s manual, spotted by Not A Tesla App, now lists Grok text messaging under the Assistant personality, though the contact-message feature is documented before activation in vehicles.
Robotaxi app becomes a cabin remote for Cybercab rides 📹
The dedicated Robotaxi app now gives Austin Cybercab riders phone controls for vent direction, seat position, ambient lighting, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube on the 22-inch screen, and Grok during driverless trips.
Semi
Semi Charging for Business expands to Europe as Semi debuts in Germany
Tesla opened its Semi Charging for Business program in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and the U.K., letting fleets buy Megacharger and Basecharger equipment as the European-spec Semi debuts ahead of planned 2027 deliveries.
Cybertruck
Cybertruck 10-80% charging improves with 4680 and firmware updates
Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill said improved in-house 4680 cells and charging firmware since production began in late 2023 let the truck hit 500 kW peak and cut several minutes from 10% to 80% Supercharging. If you are buying a new Tesla, please consider using our referral code http://ts.la/ignacio9266
Cybertruck Powershare expands to Powerwall 3 owners
Tesla said Cybertruck Powershare is now available for Powerwall 3 owners, expanding vehicle-to-home backup support so eligible Cybertruck households can use the truck’s battery through Tesla’s home energy system.
FSD
FSD v15 safety upgrades previewed by AI lead
Ashok Elluswamy said FSD v15 will bring earlier hazard prediction, faster reactions, and better collision avoidance, with Tesla citing 5.1 to 5.7 million supervised miles between airbag-deploying crashes versus 2.1 million for manual Teslas with active safety.
Tesla Insurance discounts FSD Supervised use in some states
Tesla Insurance is offering premium discounts to customers who use FSD (Supervised) in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
Roadster
Roadster demo set for October 1 in Waco, Texas
Tesla posted a "Go for launch" Roadster teaser and invited reservation holders to an October 1, 8:30 p.m. ET event in Waco, near SpaceX’s McGregor test site, where the SpaceX thruster package is expected.
🤓 What the acronym
As a Tesla fan, I find myself sometimes having to remember what are all those acronyms, here is a list of the ones you can find in this issue.
FSD: Full Self-Driving