Tesla Spring Update 2025: Grok, Robotaxi, and Dashcam Viewer in Focus

Are you excited about the latest features in the Tesla Spring Update 2025? The 2025.14 update not only brings visible improvements like B-pillar recordings and an optimized dashcam viewer, but also hidden code that hints at exciting future technologies. Tesla hacker greentheonly has scoured the code and found hints of Grok integration, robotaxi keys, and more. In this article, you'll learn all about the highlights and what they mean for you.

Grok Integration: The Smart Assistant is Coming

An exciting find in the update is the code for a Grok-based smart assistant. New UI elements, including a "personality button" like in the Grok app, suggest that Tesla is working on an advanced conversational AI that can control your vehicle.

What is Grok?: Grok, developed by xAI, is intended to replace outdated voice commands and enable intuitive interactions, similar to a personal assistant.
Features: In addition to vehicle control (e.g., climate, navigation), Grok could answer general questions, presumably with Premium Connectivity for advanced features.
Status: The elements are still inactive, but users on X, like @WholeMarsBlog, are optimistic: "Grok code starting to appear in the Tesla spring update 👀." A rollout could occur in 2025.

For European drivers, Grok would be a game changer, especially in cities with complex navigation, although its introduction here depends on regulatory approvals.

New Key Types for Robotaxi and More

The update includes code for two new key types, highlighting Tesla's ambitions in the robotaxi network launching in June 2025 in Austin:

Rider Keys: These keys are intended for vehicles in "fleet mode" and allow robotaxi passengers temporary access. Users on X, like @greentheonly, see this as the foundation for robotaxi operations: "Riders will have their own app-based 'rider' key."
Pre-Delivery Keys: Presumably, they allow new owners limited access to inspect the vehicle before delivery, which could improve the purchasing process.

These keys are crucial for the robotaxi launch with 10-20 Model Y in Austin, which relies on Unsupervised FSD sets. For Europe, this shows Tesla's focus on autonomous mobility, even if the rollout here is likely to occur later.

Dashcam Viewer: New, web-based, but limited

The Dashcam Viewer was revised in the 2025.14 update and offers:

Grid View: Displays four cameras simultaneously, ideal for reviewing events.
Navigation: New buttons allow 15-second jumps forward/backward and switch to the next clip.
Layout: Cameras are now placed at the bottom instead of in the corners, making operation easier.

A technical detail: The viewer is web-based and completely newly developed, which explains why it is only available on AMD Ryzen vehicles (not Intel-based). HW3 vehicles do receive the new viewer (with Ryzen chip), but not the B-pillar recording, presumably due to bandwidth limits with USB 2.0 ports.

Users on X, like @TeslaJoy, praise the "super intuitive operation," but some with older vehicles are disappointed: "Why no B-Pillar for HW3?" Tesla could optimize the viewer for Intel vehicles, but that is uncertain.

B-Pillar Recordings: More Security for HW4

For HW4 vehicles (except Cybertruck), the B-pillar cameras now record for Sentry Mode and Dashcam, increasing the view to six cameras and reducing blind spots. This is particularly useful in cases of vandalism or side damage. The Cybertruck remains excluded, possibly due to its unique camera positions.

European users benefit from the increased security, but HW3 owners have to do without this feature, leading to discussions on X: "HW3 feels left behind," writes @TechBit.

Ridesharing Features: Preparation for Robotaxi

In addition to the Rider Keys, the code contains hints of ridesharing features linked to the Robotaxi network:

App Integration : Passengers could adjust pickup locations, enter destinations, see real-time ETAs, and cancel rides via the Tesla app.
Vehicle Access: Rider Keys allow temporary access while teleoperators monitor the fleet.
Alicorn Codename: @TeslaNewswire revealed that “Alicorn” is the codename for Robotaxi, highlighting the preparations.

These features are crucial for the Robotaxi pilot in Austin, which starts with geofenced areas and 10-1,000 vehicles. For Europe, this is a preview of future mobility solutions, even if regulatory hurdles could delay the launch.

Siren Detection UI Removed

Interestingly, code for a Siren Detection UI was removed, although the orange dot for siren detection remains. This could mean a restructuring of the code or a change in Tesla's plans for this feature.

Further Highlights of the Spring Update

In addition to the hidden features, the update brings visible improvements:

Adaptive Headlights: Finally active in North America, for better visibility.
Navigation Options: “Fastest Route,” “Best Stops & Fewer Charges,” and “Avoid Highways” for more relaxed drives.
Trunk/Frunk Height Memory: Adjustable opening heights for specific locations, like your garage.
Sentry Mode: Will soon play music when triggered to deter vandals.

Conclusion: A Glimpse into Tesla's Future

The Tesla Spring Update 2025 (2025.14) is a hit with improvements like the new Dashcam Viewer and B-Pillar Recordings for HW4. Hidden code for Grok, Rider Keys, and ridesharing shows that Tesla is gearing up for the Robotaxi launch prepared in June 2025. For European drivers, the developments are promising, even if features like FSD and Grok might take longer here. Look forward to a future where your Tesla becomes smarter and more autonomous – and stay tuned for the robotaxi rollout