It's not the first time we've reported on the new dashboard and wheels of the Tesla Model 3 refresh, known as 'Project Highland,' but now we have our first close-up photos of the new dashboard. We also have our first high-quality photo of the new wheels, expected to arrive with the Model 3 Highland. The latest leaks are evidence that this vehicle is inching closer to streets near you.
Images of what was claimed to be the dashboard for the Highland Model 3 surfaced online by @xiaoteshushu in China, who stated the pictures were received anonymously. The post on X.com was then deleted, with the author saying they were asked to delete the photos by the supplier. This brings additional credibility to the claim that this is indeed the new dash for Project Highland. We believe that this leak is credible, but without knowing the age of the images or the parts in them, it's not clear whether these are the final versions that will ship with Highland. The dash itself appears to match details we've been given in the past.
While the tweet may be removed, it will live forever online. A closer inspection of the image courtesy of the former president of Munro & Associates, Cory Steuben states: "Refreshed IP (instrument panel) top cover. Larger area of A-surface is integrated into one piece. Model 3 highland?"
This observation opens up several possibilities of potential new features, such as a second driver display, although this is highly speculative. We do know that the vehicle will use an on-screen shifter, known as Smart Shift.
We already knew the vehicle's dash would receive a facelift, but it was believed to be a way to simplify the manufacturing process instead of offering something new and improved. Remember, the wood trim is being removed and replaced with another material. Based on these new leaked images, the new material appears to be metal or a metal-like finish. The trim is not a part of the central dash piece, so it's possible Tesla may offer different colors or types of trim, such as carbon fiber or a fabric finish that could be based on the vehicle's color or trim level.
New Wheels
A close up look at the new wheels that may come with the Model 3 refresh
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As for the new image of the rim, it backs up a previous story that speculated on wheel changes after the caped Model 3 was seen a few times on roads and highways around California.
In February, we spotted the new design offering 14 points of contact with the outer edges instead of the current 10-spoke rims. The spokes are slightly off-center to give a swirl effect, another difference from the straight lines the current rims offer. A large circle in the middle where the center cap will go. That circle will replace the five-star piece on the existing wheels. These wheels offer more coverage, possibly cutting down on wind resistance and giving you a half mile more in range. As we know, Tesla always looks for ways to improve range, which cuts down on costs by being able to provide a smaller battery.
Tesla has begun rolling out some map updates, including a brand new geographic area. These updates include two regional map updates, with one confirming Tesla’s entry into India and the other improving the maps in Europe.
Indian Launch
The biggest addition is a new map region for India, which was discovered by Tesla hacker Greentheonly. This move, while seemingly minor, is a prerequisite for Tesla launching vehicles in the region.
For years, discussions about Tesla’s arrival in India have focused on manufacturing plans, import duties, and retail store plans. However, the vehicles themselves must all be technically ready for the region.
This is more than just data entry; it involves integrating local points of interest, Tesla’s internal routing logic, and displaying regional road information correctly. In past market entries, Tesla has activated the necessary navigation regions in its software shortly before officially launching in a country, and just this morning, news broke that Tesla will open its first showroom in India.
On July 15th, Tesla will open its first showroom in Mumbai, marking its entry into the Indian market.
For those who have imported Tesla vehicles in advance of the official market entry, this means they will finally receive official maps and navigation support, and will likely begin receiving official software updates in the near future.
European Maps Update
In addition to the India map update, Tesla has also starting roll out a map update for Europe. The new map update for Europe is version EU-2025.14, bringing users up from EU-2025.2.
You’ll need to connect to WiFi in order to download map updates and similar to software updats, Tesla will roll them out gradually. If you want to learn more about map updates, be sure to check out our Tesla maps and navigaiton guide.
This map update will likely be fairly minor, but it should include newer roads, speed limits and more details. It could also include additional information that’s required for launching FSD in Europe.
While map updates aren’t as exciting as FSD updates or major software updates like the upcoming Grok AI update, they’re especially useful for Tesla owners who travel on new roads that may not be in Tesla’s current map version.
Tesla has officially scheduled its 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting for Thursday, November 6, 2025. The date was confirmed in an 8-K form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission this week. Shareholders can expect to begin receiving official notifications by email or letter this week.
While we don’t know what, if anything, is up for vote this year, shareholders should ensure their investment accounts are linked up at ir.tesla.com if they plan to vote on upcoming proposals.
While these meetings cover standard corporate governance, they’ve also become a key venue for Tesla to share updates on its future projects.
Let’s take a look back at Tesla’s 2024 shareholder meeting to see what we can expect for 2025.
A Look Back: Shareholder Meeting 2024
The 2024 Shareholder Meeting was packed with news and updates. Some of the highlights included details on Cybercab, the first mentions of AI5, and the move of Tesla’s incorporation to Texas following the re-ratification of Elon’s 2018 compensation plan.
The 2025 meeting may provide progress updates on several key items.
First up is the final status of Elon Musk’s pay package. While it was successfully re-ratified following the 2024 Meeting, the Court of Delaware ruled against it, creating a legal situation that resulted in Tesla amending its letter of incorporation and moving to Texas.
While the messy legal situation hasn’t been completely sorted out yet, there’s a chance we could see more on this at the 2025 Meeting.
Next up is a status update on the Robotaxi Network pilot, as well as progress for Tesla’s Cybercab program. We’ve seen early prototype castings for the Cybercab outside Giga Texas, and they recently provided an updated timeline in their 2024 Impact Report. This is going to be the next big step for Tesla’s growth as it starts its Robotaxi service business.
The Tesla Semi and Tesla Energy are also two massive programs undergoing upgrades and revamps. The volume production of Semi is supposed to begin by the end of 2025, and Tesla is constantly working on expanding Tesla Energy’s manufacturing footprint to meet the never-ending demand for Megapack and Powerwall. We’re anticipating some major updates here, along with some updates on Tesla’s next-generation battery tech, including the Gen 3 Cybercell that includes dry-cathode manufacturing.
There’s a lot to be excited about - and November 6th is the day we may find out a lot about Tesla’s future products. The meeting will be a big event that we’ll cover in detail, so don’t worry, even if you miss it. We’ll have a full set of recap notes and longer in-depth articles following the event, as usual.
