Do you want to get into the Tesla faster without pulling the wrong Model Y? With the latest update of the Tesla Robotaxi App, this becomes easier. Tesla introduces dynamic pickup points – your Robotaxi now drives to you when you are nearby – and additionally shows you with an arrow where it is located. There’s also auto light/dark mode, design refinements, and bug fixes. And between the lines, there’s a hint of a significantly better Smart Summon for private vehicles.
Why this update is important
The Tesla Robotaxi App is still in early access, but Tesla is noticeably polishing it before more users and vehicles join. The core piece: The rigid “pick-up location” becomes more flexible. Instead of stubbornly heading to the predetermined point, the Robotaxi stops where you actually are – as long as you’re nearby. Result: less walking, less frustration.
Overview of new features
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“I show the way!” Arrow-Finder: A visual direction arrow in the app leads you directly to your Robotaxi – worth gold in crowded parking lots.
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Automatic light/dark mode: The app adapts to your system setting.
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Design tweaks & bug fixes: Small improvements that make usage smoother.
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Release Notes (25.7.6):
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“I am pointing the way! Find your vehicle with an arrow”
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“Automatic light/dark mode setting to follow the system”
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“Design tweaks”
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“Bug fixes”
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Dynamic pickup = precursor to true “come-to-me” summon
The new logic in pickup is practically summon on steroids. Today, Smart Summon requires visual contact, is slow, and often cumbersome. The Robotaxi now learns to really “find” you – including city streets and parking garages. These insights will sooner or later be transferred to customer vehicles: A real “come to me” summon without constant supervision is the obvious next step.
Context for Europe
The service is currently running in Austin and only for invited users. For us here in Europe, the update is still exciting: What matures today with the Robotaxi will end up in the series-Tesla tomorrow – whether as an improved summon or as a more comfortable app feature in everyday life.
Outlook: App in the stores & Android version
The Tesla Robotaxi App is not yet officially in the Apple App Store and is completely missing on Android. Tesla is likely to link the release and Android launch with a larger fleet and user expansion. With the current maturity, the path to this is paved.
Conclusion
The Tesla Robotaxi App becomes significantly more user-friendly with dynamic pickups and arrow navigation. For owners of classic Teslas, this holds the prospect of a much smarter summon. In short: Tesla is optimizing the software for scaling – and we will benefit later in everyday life.
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