Tesla’s Holiday Update has become a yearly tradition, mixing practical upgrades with fun surprises. Past releases brought Custom Lock Sounds, new Light Shows, and High Fidelity Park Assist — and naturally, expectations for 2025 are higher than ever. Here’s a clean look at what owners are hoping to see this year.
More Streaming Platforms
Tesla’s in-car Theater hasn’t seen much expansion lately, and owners are starting to feel it. Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu are solid, but the demand for HBOMax, Paramount+, and YouTube TV keeps growing — especially for drivers who pass the time at Superchargers or eat in their cars while watching live events.
This is one of the most requested upgrades, and honestly, it’s long overdue.
Full Self-Driving in Europe
FSD is fully capable of navigating Europe’s roads, but regulatory approval continues to crawl. Tesla has already tested FSD in multiple European countries, yet nothing has been finalized.
It’s less a technical issue and more a waiting game with regulators — but it remains one of the biggest global asks.
Deeper Grok Integration
Owners are excited about Grok’s potential, but the current implementation still feels surface-level. Ideally, Grok should be able to adjust cabin temperature, add stops to Navigation, handle in-car settings, and more.
Right now, you still need to use the steering wheel microphone button for true vehicle commands.
Some vehicles already show the Grok logo instead of the microphone icon — a hint that deeper integration might finally be close.
A “Learn Mode” for FSD Parking Behavior
FSD handles most routes well, but arrival behavior remains inconsistent. The system still can’t learn your assigned parking space at home or your preferred parking spots in busy lots.
For renters, townhome owners, or drivers who intentionally choose low-traffic areas, this becomes a daily annoyance.
A Learn Mode that remembers your habits and automatically adjusts parking behavior would be a significant quality-of-life upgrade.
More Flexible Navigation
Sometimes you want to take a different street — maybe to pass a new restaurant or simply enjoy a quieter route. Currently, you need to input a waypoint to force a detour, which feels clunky.
Owners are asking for a simpler solution: tap a street on the map, and FSD instantly reroutes.
It’s intuitive, modern, and aligns with how most navigation apps function today.
Final Thoughts
The Holiday Update is meant to be fun, but owners also want meaningful improvements. Whether Tesla delivers these features remains to be seen, but the wishlist is clear:
smarter navigation, better entertainment options, deeper AI integration, and more adaptive driving behaviors.
