Tesla releases a major software update about once every four weeks. The latest public update is 2022.8. About 65% of owners are now on 2022.8, while others are still on 2022.4 or 2021.44.
However, we're now getting our first glimpse into what will be in the next major release, version 2022.12.
This update is likely an early access version or internal build, as it's not available publicly yet.
TechAU has shared some images on Twitter that show off some of the features available in 2022.12.
It appears that this vehicle is located in Australia due to the Disney+ pricing shown and the fact that it's a right-hand drive vehicle.
Additional Bottom Bar Customization
Tesla is adding additional ways to customize the bottom bar, known as the launcher. The additional customization will likely come in the form of more apps or buttons.
We'd expect to see Tesla include some buttons that were previously removed such as wipers, window defrost, and possibly seat heaters.
Disney+ is going to be introduced into additional markets. Since first being introduced, it has been limited to the US, but with 2022.12 it will be added to additional markets.
Child Lock
Child Lock is a feature that makes it so that the rear doors can not be opened from inside the vehicle. It's useful with young kids, but it can bring its own annoyances as well.
It's not clear what the improvement to child locks will be, but it could be that Tesla will allow you to pick which door should have the child lock, instead of locking both from the inside.
Additional Mobile App Controls
We know that Tesla is adding additional climate options to the app. According to code found in 2022.8 and in a previous app release, we believe that the additional mobile app controls mentioned here are the inclusion of Dog Mode, Camp Mode, and Climate Keeper to the mobile app.
New Language Support
2022.12 will also include additional language support. Tesla recently started adding support for two languages in the past. These haven't become available yet, so we see Hindi or Turkish introduced in 2022.12.
There aren't a lot of details about this next update yet, but it looks like it'll include some of the improvements we've been hoping for.
Keep in mind that there may be additional features in 2022.12 that are not shown here.
Features are often only available in certain regions or for certain models. The release notes for a particular vehicle may not include all the features in the update.
Update: Release notes for 2022.12.1 are now available. Be sure to check out all the features in this release.
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Rendering of what Tesla's license plate feature could look like
Not a Tesla App
Tesla update 2024.38 has started rolling out to several regions and vehicles. Thanks to Tesla hacker Greentheonly, we have a behind-the-scenes look at some new features coming to Teslas.
License Plate Display
According to Greentheonly, it looks like Tesla may soon let you display your actual license plate in the vehicle’s visualization on the screen. In our article, The Most Request Tesla Features, several readers suggested displaying the vehicle’s license plate in the visualization instead of a blank, white plate.
It looks like Tesla will be doing just that, at least in China. Green found references that appear to conclude that you’ll be able to display your vehicle’s plate on screen. This will likely be user input, so you could have it say anything you’d like, and it doesn’t have to be your actual license plate.
For many owners, who may find it difficult to remember their license plate, this could serve a practical purpose in addition to adding to the visualization's realism.
While Green was only able to say it’ll be available in China, we expect this is due to China’s software development team working on it and that it’ll eventually be released worldwide.
While code for this feature was found in update 2024.38, we may not be turned on in China yet. We suspect this feature may be a strong candidate for Tesla’s upcoming holiday update.
FSD Hardware Version Display
As part of the 2024.38 update, Tesla has now made it easy to determine whether your vehicle includes Hardware 3 or Hardware 4. You can now simply navigate to Controls > Software and tap Additional Vehicle Information. In addition to other hardware information about your vehicle, your Autopilot hardware version will now be listed as well.
You can see whether your vehicle has HW2.5, HW3, or AI4. This in-car display is useful, but if you don’t have access to the vehicle, you can always use our guide on how to determine the hardware version of a Tesla.
New Battery Health Test & Service Mode Improvements
Green found some additional things as well. There’s a new and improved Battery Health Test. The new test will show you how your car scores compared to similar vehicles in the Tesla fleet.
In addition, maintenance records can now be permanently stored “in the car.” It doesn’t appear that this feature is activated yet, but it’s likely in active development with some parts leaking out in the 2024.38 update.
Tesla has included various Service Mode improvements and new visualizations in this update.
Mr Li on X came across some covered-up Project Juniper vehicles recently and he managed to get various shots of the vehicle.
Juniper Images
This front image reveals what looks like two rows of lights, possibly confirming the front light bar for the Model Y refresh — similar to the one on the Cybercab.
The rear side has a lot of lights on it!
Mr Li on X
The rear side shows a ton of brake lights, but it’s not clear why. While it looks like the Model Y refresh will also feature a rear light bar similar to the Cybertruck, there isn’t strong evidence of that in this photo.
Mr Li on X
There's an obvious set of lights at the bottom, so it looks like the Model Y refresh will be similar to the new Model 3 where the bottom lights can operate as brake lights when the one-piece tail lights and trunk are up.
Mr Li on X
In the last photo, we see that the overall form factor of the refreshed Model Y will remain unchanged, and Tesla is focusing the changes on the front and rear ends of the vehicle, much like the Model 3 refresh. However, in this one shot, we can also see what appears to be red light leaking out of the rear camera cover opening, possibly due to the rear light bar.
The Model Y is not only Tesla’s best-selling vehicle but also the world’s best-selling car in 2023. This year, it’s expected to be the best-selling vehicle in the United States and again in the world, so this refresh will be huge for Tesla.
@DominicBRNKMN made another fantastic set of concepts based on these new images. Given he had the most accurate Model 3 Highland concept before the official launch, we’re pretty sure his latest work be close here as well.
@DominicBRNKMN
We’re super excited to see the eventual reveal of Project Juniper, which is expected in the first half of 2025. However, expect to see a few more leaks before production kicks off at Giga Shanghai.
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