Tesla has started rolling out its spring update for Intel-based vehicles, bringing a host of functional upgrades to legacy Model 3 and Model Y cars in 2026.14.1. While newer Ryzen-based vehicles typically receive the flashier visual changes, Intel-based vehicles are not left behind with these key features:
New Media and Entertainment Features:
– Music App Queuing: Users can now swipe right on tracks in Spotify or Apple Music to add them to their play queue, with a swipe left adding or removing a song from Liked Songs in Spotify.
– Pet Mode Enhancements: Dog Mode has been expanded to Pet Mode, allowing users to choose between a dog, cat, or hedgehog icon to display on the screen and add their pet’s name for a more personalized touch.
– Sketchpad Stickers: The Sketchpad now supports stickers and emojis, with the ability to save and share sketches directly through the Tesla Mobile App.
Navigation and Driving Tools:
– Enhanced Trips in Energy App: The Energy app now allows users to create and manage multiple trips to track consumption across different routes or conditions, with quick access to the Trips Card by swiping left on the Media Card.
– Supercharger Pricing Filter: Users can now choose to route only to Superchargers where Tesla sets the pricing in the Trip Planner settings, helpful for owners protecting Free Supercharging credits.
– Weather Maps Improvements: The map now shows better color differentiation between rain and snow, along with the ability to view the past hour of weather data to track changes along the route.
Safety and Security:
– Dashcam Viewer Extension: Recent Dashcam footage now extends up to 24 hours, with the option to save clips to your phone via the Mobile App including details like speed and steering wheel angle.
– Automatic Software Updates: A new toggle allows Tesla vehicles to automatically install downloaded updates overnight while parked and not in use.
– Keyboard and Dictation: The selected keyboard language now automatically sets the language for voice dictation, making it easier to switch between languages on the fly.
However, due to the processing power required for high-end 3D rendering, Intel-based vehicles do not receive Enhanced Parked Visualization or the “Hey Grok” AI assistant currently available on Ryzen-powered models. Despite this limitation, Tesla continues to focus on bringing quality of life improvements to older fleet vehicles, showcasing a commitment to enhancing functionality even with hardware constraints.
Overall, the spring update for Intel-based vehicles demonstrates Tesla’s dedication to providing ongoing improvements for all its vehicles, with a focus on enhancing user experience and functionality across the board. Next up for HW3 vehicles? The anticipation for Tesla to bring on FSD 14 “Lite” for older hardware models.