Like with all Tesla updates, many minor features often go unlisted. If you’re like us, you enjoy knowing all the small changes in a release.
Below are all the smaller changes included in Tesla update 2026.2 that didn’t make it into the official release notes.
Autopilot Name Changes
To go along with some of the naming changes, Tesla is replacing the term Autopilot with Self-Driving in most areas.
- Under Controls, the Autopilot tab has been renamed Self-Driving.
- Under the Autopilot menu, “Autopilot Features” has been renamed “Self-Driving Features.” This lets the user select between TACC, Autosteer, or Full Self-Driving.
Maps Version
Tesla has changed the way the map version appears in the Software menu. Instead of listing the full map version, which includes the region, version, and build, Tesla will now include only the region and version, such as NA-2025.44.
Supercharger Site Maps Expanded
Tesla added 3D Supercharger Site maps in the 2025 Holiday Update. While the holiday update included 18 Supercharger sites in the United States, Tesla is now expanding this to Europe. We found at least two new Supercharger site maps in Belgium, located in Brugge and Heusden-Zolder.
These 3D representations of a Supercharger site include an accurate layout of the site, which is then coupled with live data.
The layout shows where each spot is, the location of the charger relative to the parking spot, handicap- and trailer-friendly stalls, and more.
The live data is even more interesting. Not only does it show which spots are occupied, but it also shows which Tesla model is charging at each location. It’ll identify and display a 3D model of the vehicle, and for non-Tesla EVs, it’ll display a generic vehicle model.
While these 3D models are limited to vehicles with AMD Ryzen infotainment units, anyone can view them by searching for the location in maps.
Service Mode Improvements
ECU Update Status Panel Updates - Non-CAN ECUs Added
The ECU Update Status panel now includes non-Controller Area Network (CAN) Electronic Control Units (ECUs), such as the Autopilot processors and Telematics Control Unit (TCU).
Models: Model S (2021+), Model 3, Model X (2021+), Model Y, Cybertruck
Next Update
Tesla has now started to roll out its next version, update 2026.8. While the big feature is the addition of Comfort Braking, it applies only to the new Model Y due to its unique braking system setup.
Update 2026.8
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However, we already have a couple of undocumented features that have been included in the new update.
