Tesla has updated their charging filters in the app slightly. Instead of the higher-limit filter going from 70 kW to 250 kW, it now displays 72 kW - 325 kW.

The new 325 kW charging option comes on the heels of the news last month that Tesla has enabled 325kW charging at select locations. The new charging speed is currently only available for the Cybertruck, but it’s possible it’ll be opened up to additional vehicles in the future.

Various new phrases have been found in this update that hint at the Tesla app playing a role in the new Tesla Diner experience. While the phrase SHOW_DINER doesn’t share much about the upcoming diner, its inclusion in this app update hints at the diner being close to opening. Other phrases such as DinerHomeScreen, profile_settings_diner_description and View menu & amenities give us a little more info. At the very least, it seems that you’ll be able to view the diner’s menu directly from the Tesla app.

Tesla also included an image of the diner in the app update, making us think that the Tesla Diner will have its own section in the Tesla app. Thanks to Tesla App iOS for his deep dive into the Tesla app update.

Tesla’s Safety Score is used to help calculate Tesla Insurance premiums. This update hints at an FSD discount being offered based on your Safety Score. Tesla App iOS discovered several new keys that will be used for future phrases. Keys such as safety_rating_discount_screen and safety_score_fsd_discount_experience_fsd specifically hint at a potential future discount.

Tesla’s Safety Score was once used to allow users into the FSD program, but now only shows up in the app if you subscribe to Tesla Insurance.

Tesla appears to finally reduce the gap between the Android and iPhone versions of the Tesla app by adding support for ultra-wideband to Android.

The code in this app update hints at the feature finally being added in a future revision. Ultra-wideband improves the detection of the phone key, not only making it more reliable but also enabling new features such as hands-free trunk and frunk opening.

However, in addition to your phone supporting ultra-wideband, your vehicle will need to support it as well.

This app update reveals two interesting strings that appear to be related to Tesla’s upcoming RWD Cybertruck. The first is a new flag called hasAutomaticTonneau. What makes this interesting is that all Cybertrucks so far have included a powered tonneau cover, but it appears that may not always be the case.

The other flag has to do with the AC outlets in the vehicle. The Cybertruck currently features 110v outlets and a single 220v outlet in the truck’s bed. However, this new flag called OPTIONAL_HAS_AC_OUTLETS_NOT_SET, appears to indicate this may not be the case in the future.

The two most likely scenarios are that these features will become paid options or only available on the AWD and CyberBeast versions of the truck.

You can now choose how Powerwall handles power outages. Use 'Auto' for Powerwall to automatically power your home when an outage is detected. You can use 'Manual' if you'd like to manually activate Powerwall when an outage occurs.

This release contains minor fixes and improvements.

Tesla Recharged - 2024 year-end energy summary.

Editorial note:

Tesla has added Energy awards and year-end statistics to the Tesla app. The new awards and statistics give you an overview of your usage and savings thanks to Tesla's Energy products.

You'll be able to see stats such as total energy generated, the energy's value, how you compare to other Energy users, the number of outages Tesla's Powerwall protected you from and more.

Cybertruck custom wraps support.

Editorial note:

You'll soon be able to customize your Cybertruck in the app and in the vehicle with a custom wrap. You'll be able to create your own wrap using a template, or upload a design you found online.

Each design is a single image file and it sounds like you'll be able to upload it directly through the Tesla app.

While this is only for the Cybertruck right now, Tesla has already announced that custom wraps and personalized license plates features are coming to other Tesla models as well.

If you're interested in creating a custom wrap, take a look at our creating a custom wrap guide.

If you need quick access to start a Light Show, you can add the new quick actions icon to the Quick Actions area.

Tip: Did you know you can have up to five icons in the Quick Actions area?

After you have new Sentry Mode clips or save new Dashcam footage, your Tesla app will show this new Recent Clips button, giving you quick access to the new Dashcam Viewer.

You can now start or schedule a Light Show directly from the Tesla app. You'll be able to pick from any Light Show available, select a start time, adjust the volume and choose whether "Dance moves," are enabled or not.

To start a Light Show, go to Schedule and tap Light Show.

As part of the 2024 Holiday Update, Tesla added the ability to view your dashcam recordings through the Tesla app. This wasn't an easy feat as Tesla needs to stream the contents of the USB drive securely over the Internet so that you can view them on your phone. Recordings are not stored on Tesla's servers and are end-to-end encrypted.

The app lets you view Sentry Mode and Dashcam recordings, delete them or save clips to your device. The app will also show you any events that triggered a recording and show which camera views contain events by displaying the camera dot in red.

The Dashcam Viewer is found under Security & Drivers.

Tesla made several small changes to the Apple Watch app in this update.

You will now see a large 'Set Up Watch Key' button at the bottom of the app. Setting up the Watch Key requires vehicle update 2024.44.25 or higher.

Before you set up a Watch Key, the range indicator is now at the top right corner, instead of the lock/unlock button.

The 'Set Up Watch Key' button now takes place of the frunk, lock/unlock and climate buttons, but setting up the Watch as a key will let you view the additional buttons.

Tesla has addressed an issue where the Tesla Energy widget was not displaying information.