Another big Holiday Update, another undocumented surprise. This time, Tesla has snuck in a feature they’ve previously mentioned — the ability to render the Cybertruck on the vehicle’s display. However, this isn’t for rendering Tesla trucks on the road, instead Tesla is adding much more detailed Supercharger site maps than we initially saw.
Tesla’s Supercharger site maps not only show live occupancy, letting you see which spots are available, but also render the type of Tesla model parked in each spot. While the Cybertruck sticks out, if you look closely, you’ll be able to see whether the vehicle parked at a specific Supercharger is a Model 3, a Model X, or a different Tesla model. Tesla is even differentiating between the older Model 3 and the 2024+ redesign.
New Models
When you access the new 3D Site Maps (currently piloting at 18 select locations), you will no longer see generic grey blocks representing cars. Instead, the visualization now renders custom models for the Cybertruck, Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X as they sit plugged in.
It’s a small cosmetic touch, but one that adds a layer of polish, making the map feel like a live view into the station rather than just a boring overhead diagram.
The Supercharger Site Maps aren’t only for users in the area. Anyone can view these beautiful 3D renderings by simply searching for the Supercharger location and tapping the round icon. You’ll then see a “View Site Map” button to render the 3D view.
Showing Blocking for Third-Party EVs
Perhaps the most functional addition to the visualization is how it handles EVs with charge ports in the incorrect location. With the Supercharger network opening up to NACS-enabled third-party vehicles, some non-Tesla EVs (with different charge port locations) are forced to take up two spots to plug in.
Tesla’s software now accounts for this. If a vehicle is detected as occupying multiple stalls, the visualization will show the adjacent stall as greyed out with a crossed-through circle, clearly indicating to arriving drivers that the stall is physically unavailable.
Accessibility Infrastructure
The level of detail extends to the pavement itself. Stalls designated for accessibility are now clearly marked in the 3D view with a blue wheelchair icon, indicating they are for use by drivers with disabilities. This allows users who need these spots to identify their location within the lot as they arrive, and the 3D Site map pops up on their screen.
More Models in the Visualization
This update is likely just the tip of the iceberg. With these high-fidelity assets now running live in the infotainment stack, we expect Tesla to be preparing to bring this same level of specificity to the driving visualization.
Currently, the FSD visualization renders other Teslas on the road as generic models. Now that the assets for the full S3XY lineup and Cybertruck are complete and optimized for the in-car display, the next logical step is for the neural network to identify and render other Teslas right on your vehicle display.
