Model LY
Model Y L review finds usable third row but tight cargo 📹
Teslarati's five-day Model Y L review found the stretched crossover's third row usable for adults with careful second-row positioning, while noting family-trip cargo limits of 14.8 cubic feet behind the third row and a $61,990 Launch Edition price.
Roadster
Roadster reservations reopen before October 1 reveal
Tesla reopened next-generation Roadster reservations with the same $50,000 deposit structure, $5,000 upfront and $45,000 by wire within 10 days, ahead of an October 1 Waco event covering pricing, specs, and production targets.
FAA closes airspace near Waco ahead of Roadster reveal
An FAA Temporary Flight Restriction over SpaceX's McGregor test site near Waco bars aircraft and drones within 1.5 nautical miles up to 10,000 feet from September 18 to October 2, aligning with Tesla's October 1 Roadster reveal.
Cybertruck
Cybertruck gets textured mirror caps to reduce scratches
Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill said Tesla replaced painted side mirror caps with the same textured plastic used on the fenders, reducing scratch risk from brush while cutting cost as part of ongoing production tweaks. If you are buying a new Tesla, please consider using our referral code http://ts.la/ignacio9266
Update 2026.27.10 enables Cybertruck backup with Powerwall 3
Software update 2026.27.10 adds native Powershare communication between Cybertruck and Powerwall 3, letting a plugged-in truck automatically support home backup during outages or recharge the Powerwall without a separate Powershare Gateway.
App Updates
Mobile app 4.61.0 gains biometric passkey login
The Tesla mobile app v4.61.0 now supports passkeys, letting owners sign in with device biometrics such as Face ID instead of relying solely on traditional passwords.
Supercharger site maps come to the mobile app
Tesla app 4.61.0 adds Supercharger Site Maps to the charging map, showing station layouts, live stall availability, and blocked adjacent chargers from non-Tesla EVs, while extending access to older Intel-based cars.
Optimus
Giga Texas Optimus factory steel frame enters final stretch 📹
Joe Tegtmeyer's September 17 drone footage shows the Giga Texas Optimus factory steel frame about five column grids from the north perimeter beam, with upper-floor concrete work underway ahead of a targeted summer 2027 production start.
Software Updates
Grok Bot task automation comes to the in-car voice assistant 📹
Tesla announced Grok Bot support for its in-car Grok voice assistant, letting early-access owners order Starbucks and use Connectors for services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and OpenTable, while complex task handling currently requires SuperGrok Heavy at US$300 per month.
FSD v14.3.9 triggers false camera service alerts
Tesla Support told affected owners that FSD v14.3.9 can falsely flag poor front camera visibility and request windshield cleaning or service, a known software bug tied to vision checks rather than hardware, with v14.3.10's fix status still unclear.
🤓 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.
FAA: Federal Aviation Administration
FSD: Full Self-Driving