This is arguably Tesla’s biggest holiday update ever. Here’s a list of key features from previous holiday updates:
2015: First Holiday Update; introduced Santa Mode (reindeer sleigh overlay, sleigh bells on turn signals) and festive dashboard animations.
2016: Rainbow Road easter egg; Bio-Weapon Defense Mode holiday theme; Mars Rover easter egg; holiday light show precursor.
2017: Sketchpad holiday edition; improved Autopilot visualizations; early scheduled Light Show capability.
2018: Browser, Calendar, Energy app rollout (Model 3 first); service mode enhancements; minor UI refinements.
2019: Tesla Theater (Netflix/YouTube); Cuphead arcade game; FSD preview for traffic lights and stop signs.
2020: Boombox custom external sounds; enhanced FSD visualizations; new Arcade games (The Battle of Polytopia, Cat Quest).
2021: Automatic blind-spot camera feed; Sonic the Hedgehog + multiplayer Arcade; automatic seat heating in cold weather.
2022: Apple Music integration; Steam gaming (new Model S/X); scheduled and multi-vehicle Light Shows.
2023: Apple Podcasts; automatic 911 calls after airbag deployment; High Fidelity Park Assist; custom lock sounds; synchronized multi-car Light Shows.
2024: Apple Watch as phone key; rear cross-traffic alert; Sentry Mode phone clip saving; SiriusXM/YouTube Music; toll cost display; Cybertruck avatar customization.
2025: Grok Navigation Commands (Beta); Tesla Photobooth; Dog Mode Live Activity (iPhone); enhanced Dashcam Viewer; upgraded Santa Mode (3D); new Light Show song + custom scheduling; custom wraps/plates on avatar; 3D Supercharger maps; auto HOV lane routing; Phone Left Behind Chime; SpaceX ISS Docking Simulator game.
— Tesla (@Tesla) December 6, 2025
