First Look at Tesla's New 'Trailer Profiles' Feature

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Tesla recently released Trailer Profiles for the Cybertruck with software update 2024.45.32.5. Trailer Profiles were spotted in decompiled code late last year but weren’t enabled until this release.

Back then, all we knew was that the new feature was coming soon, and we’d be able to make unique profiles per trailer to better track range, consumption, and trailer mileage. However, now that the feature has been released, we have our first look at what Tesla has put together.

Trailer Profiles

The new Trailer Profiles feature is available in the Towing & Hauling menu on the Cybertruck. However, it’s expected to arrive in other vehicles later this year.

Within the new menu, you’re able to create new trailer profiles, keep track of several unique values, and also adjust trailer-based settings. For now, you can have up to 20 unique trailers, which will enable you to build profiles for both loaded and unloaded variants of whatever you’re towing.

New trailer profiles on the towing & hauling tab in Cybertruck with this new update

Curious if this is the defining of FSD while towing? Maybe lane keeping with a trailer is on the horizon @aelluswamy ? pic.twitter.com/6eh4kAPy3h

— Greggertruck (@greggertruck) January 23, 2025

Supported Cars

While Trailer Profiles is currently exclusive to the Cybertruck, we expect other models that are capable of towing to receive the feature as well. Tesla typically likes to release features in smaller batches and limit their release. Sometimes this is done regionally, while other times, it’s done by model. Tesla has tried other ways to limit a feature, but these are typically the methods used. Future support should include the Model S, Model X and Model Y.

Trailer Setup

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You can set the following settings when setting up a new trailer:

Trailer Name: Name your trailer just like you would your vehicle or your Tesla profile. This will make it easier when you want to switch to that profile later.

Type: You can select between an open or enclosed trailer variant here to help the system adjust for range estimation better.

Trailer Mass: You can put in the weight of the trailer. This value can also be adjusted later on, so you can update it on the fly.

Dimensions: You can put in the dimensions of your trailer. For now, this appears to be locked to the imperial measurement system, but we’re sure metric support will be available soon.

Mileage: Finally, you can add in the mileage of your trailer as the starting mileage, if you know it. This value will also adjust automatically as you tow the trailer, so there’s no need to manually update it in the future. This feature, along with better range estimations, are probably the two biggest reasons to use Trailer Profiles. You’ll now have a better idea of when to check your trailer’s tires and brakes based on mileage.

Settings Menu

A batch of trailer-towing-specific settings is also available in the Towing and Hauling Menu, enabling you to fine-tune your trailer tow setup. These are saved per trailer profile, so you can quickly get going once you select your trailer.

Trailer Brake Gain: This is a sliding scale between 1 to 10 that calibrates the overall degree of braking applied. 0 applies no brakes, whereas 10 applies the full brakes.

Trailer Brake Boost: The brake boost option increases the reaction speed of the trailer brakes. By default, Tesla recommends the Low option, as braking will become much more harsh at the higher settings.

Adaptive Regenerative Braking: At the start of the drive, your vehicle will automatically estimate the total load being towed to calibrate the proper level of regenerative braking. Regenerative braking starts at a “standard” level and increases as the vehicle learns the trailer’s weight and cargo.

Trailer Auxiliary Power: Enables or disables auxiliary power to your trailer and its accessories.

Right Scroll Wheel Trailer Brake: Enabling this allows you to tilt the right scroll wheel to the right, which will trigger the trailer brake. This disables the follow distance control for TACC.

Trailer Alarm: Cybertruck can extend its coverage of Sentry Mode to the trailer hitch - if the trailer is disconnected, the alarm will sound, and you will be notified.

Profile-Derived Improvements

Tesla’s new Trailer Profiles allow your vehicle to make better predictions of its energy usage. This will also let your in-vehicle navigation adapt to charging stations, better predicting when you need to stop and for how long. Plus, while you have tow mode engaged, your vehicle will automatically prioritize trailer-friendly Superchargers.

For anyone who tows, this will greatly help when towing, especially over longer drives. As your vehicle adjusts to your trailer’s energy usage the accuracy of the feature will continue to improve.

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Tesla FSD in Europe: June Update

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The road to bringing FSD to Europe has been a long and complex one and filled with regulatory and bureaucratic hurdles. Elon Musk, as well as other members of Tesla’s AI team, have previously voiced their grievances with the regulatory approval process on X.

However, it appears that there is finally some progress in getting things moving with recent changes to upcoming autonomy regulations, but the process still seems slow.

Waiting on the Dutch

Elon commented on X recently, stating that Tesla is waiting for approval from Dutch authorities and then the EU to start rolling out FSD in Europe. Tesla is focusing on acquiring approvals from the Dutch transportation authority, which will provide them with the platform they need to gain broader acceptance in Europe. Outside of the Netherlands, Tesla is also conducting testing in Norway, which provides a couple of avenues for them to obtain national-level approval.

The frustration has been ongoing, with multiple committee meetings bringing up autonomy regulation but always pulling back at the last second before approving anything. The last meeting on Regulation 157, which governs Automated Lane Keeping Systems, concluded with authorities from the UK and Spain requesting additional time to analyze the data before reaching a conclusion.

Tesla, as well as Elon, have motioned several times for owners to reach out to their elected representatives to move the process forward, as it seems that Tesla’s own efforts are being stymied. 

This can seem odd, especially since Tesla has previously demoed FSD working exceptionally smoothly on European roads - and just did it again in Rome when they shared the video below on X.

FSD Supervised testing in Rome, Italy

Pending regulatory approval pic.twitter.com/TXh3uQIfrx

— Tesla Europe & Middle East (@teslaeurope) June 12, 2025

DCAS Phase 3

While the approval process has been slow, Kees Roelandschap pointed out that there may be a different regulatory step that could allow FSD to gain a foothold in Europe.

According to Kees, the European Commission is now taking a new approach to approving ADAS systems under the new DCAS Phase 3 regulations. The Commission is now seeking data from systems currently operational in the United States that can perform System-Initiated Maneuvers and don’t require hands-on intervention for every request.

This is key because those are two of the core functionalities that make FSD so usable, and it also means that there may not be a need to wait years for proper regulations to be written from scratch. Now, the Commission will be looking at real-world data based on existing, deployed technology, which could speed up the process immensely.

What This Means

This new, data-driven regulatory approach could be the path for Tesla to reach its previous target of September for European FSD. While the cogs of bureaucracy are ever slow, sometimes all it takes is a little data to have them turn a bit faster in this case.

Alongside specific countries granting approval for limited field testing with employees, there is some light at the end of the tunnel for FSD in Europe, and hopes are that a release will occur by the end of 2025. With Europe now looking to North America for how FSD is performing, Tesla’s Robotaxi results could also play a role.

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Tesla Launches 'TeslaVision' Contest With Big Prizes — See Last Year’s Winner [VIDEO]

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Tesla’s marketing has always been relatively unconventional, relying on word-of-mouth rather than traditional advertising. The passion of the owner’s community is always massive, but it is especially high now with the launch of the Robotaxi network just around the corner.

Tesla is now tapping into that spring of fan creativity and announced the TeslaVision video contest, with some seriously impressive prizes up for grabs.

Announcing the TeslaVision fan video showcase

Tesla owners & supporters have always been able to see our products & mission for what they truly are.

Your word of mouth has made Tesla what it is today.

The OGs will remember that in 2017, we held our first video contest. 8 years… pic.twitter.com/6pPpkqmqOH

— Tesla (@Tesla) June 10, 2025

The Contest

The core of the contest is simple. Create a video that shows how your Tesla gives you more in life. Tesla is looking for submissions that highlight themes of freedom, safety, fun, and convenience.

Prizes

The prizes definitely make this contest worth entering if you’re good with a camera and have some basic video editing abilities.

For North America, the prizes include a brand new Model Y AWD Long Range, alongside an all-expenses-paid trip to Austin for a tour of Giga Texas. The grand prize winner will also be able to custom order their Model Y, allowing them to select their preferred wheels and color.

The two runners-up won’t get a Model Y, but they’ll also enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Giga Texas for a tour of the factory.

The travel and tour include lodging in Austin for 2 nights, as well as economy-class round-trip tickets from anywhere in North America. Tesla will also provide a vehicle for use during the trip.

Hopefully, these winners will also have the opportunity to experience the Robotaxi network while they’re in Austin, as it’s expected to be opened to the public later this month.

Project Loveday

For long-time followers of Tesla, this contest may feel familiar. The contest is a direct throwback to the 2017 Project Loveday contest, which was inspired by a letter to Tesla from a 10-year-old aspiring marketer. That contest was won by MKBHD, with his submission below:

How to Enter

If you’re ready to start filming, here are the key pieces of information you’ll need to know:

• Video must be 90 seconds or less

• Video must be uploaded to YouTube with a public URL

• Make a post on X and Instagram tagging “@Tesla” and include the words “TeslaVision contest” in the post.

• Provide links to both social media posts in your submission to Tesla’s form

• Provide your personal details in the form

• You have until July 17th, 2025, or until Tesla receives 10,000 entries, whichever comes first.

You can find the official submission form and all region-specific details on Tesla's website.

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