Tesla will soon add the ability for users to block access to Tesla Arcade, Tesla Theater, and the built-in vehicle browser through parental controls.

The updated app reveals several new phrases that this feature will be added to the Tesla and very likely also to parental controls in the vehicle in a future update.

This feature isn’t available to users yet, but some of the new phrases include hasArcadeBlocked, hasTheaterBlocked, and hasBrowserBlocked, as well as other phrases to clear the block.

Tesla also has phrases that show that this will be a part of parental controls such as: proto.CarServer.ParentalControlsSettings.OptionalArcadeBlockedCase and other similar phrases for the browser and Tesla Theater.

It sounds like there will be a toggle for each app, rather than a single toggle that blocks all of them, letting parents pick and choose what to block.

With this app update, Tesla has introduced animated vehicle badges, similar to those found in the vehicle under the software tab with update 2026.14.

These are the same badges displayed for special editions of a vehicle, including Performance and Plaid, however, it does seem to leave out some like the Launch Series of the new Model Y. It’s possible those will be added in a future update.

These animated badges are displayed in the same location as the previous static badges, at the bottom of the Tesla app.

In the previous app update, we saw that the Signature Edition of the latest Model S and Model X will receive a special edition gold Plaid badge.

With this update, we’re now seeing that they will also receive another, non-animated badge that says “Signature 1 of 250.”

Tesla’s new AI-based status in the Energy section of the app has been updated, allowing users to provide feedback on the feature.

Users will be able to report whether a status was confusing, incorrect, or other.

Tesla has also added a new label that says that this AI status is powered by Grok, which is revealed in a phrase called simple_system_status_powered_by_grok, which gets translated to “Powered by Grok.”

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Tesla appears to be adding smart charging capabilities to the Tesla app. This image from the app shows that newer Wall Connectors will support smart charging.

The app makes it clear this will be limited to certain Wall Connectors, but they’re likely just including those without WiFi capabilities.

Tesla will be calling the feature “Low Cost Charging,” which will let your Wall Connector charge when rates are at their lowest, based on your utility plan.

Some of the phrases in the app that suggest this new feature are:

“Configure your Wall Connectors to enable smart charging, schedules, and restricted access for specific EV types.”

“Configure your charging preferences to optimize for the lowest cost energy based on your utility plan.”

“Setup Low Cost Charging”

“Your Powerwall's Operational Mode controls how your home energy system functions. This includes smart vehicle charging features.”

Tesla has added a gold Plaid badge to the Tesla app. These badges are typically used on performance or special editions like the Model Y Launch Edition.

This gold version of the Plaid badge is likely reserved for the Model S and Model X Signature Edition.

Similar to the smart charging capabilities of the Wall Connector, Tesla is adding a new mode called “Enhanced Charge on Solar.”

This mode will combine the existing Charge on Solar capabilities with the new “Low Cost Charging” capabilities of the Wall Connector, allowing your vehicle to charge when excess solar energy is produced, and utility rates are lowest.

New phrases in the Tesla app state:

“The Low Cost Charging mode uses your utility rate plan and excess solar to save you money.”

“Your vehicles will charge when there is low-cost energy, including solar, based on your utility plan.”

It seems that Tesla will start providing certificates when the vehicle's high-voltage battery is repaired or possibly replaced.

This could be useful when selling the vehicle, letting the owner prove that the battery has been repaired or replaced by Tesla.

The app refers to a new phrase titled “Certification of Repaired HV Battery.”

Tesla has started to build out its Virtual Queue feature for Tesla Superchargers. This feature will let owners wait in a virtual queue when a Supercharger is full, instead of having to wait in a physical line with their vehicle.

When a driver is near a Supercharger at capacity, they’ll be allowed to join the queue. Based on when the vehicle joined the queue, Tesla will manage whose turn it is to charge next.

The app update confirms that Tesla isn’t only using the vehicle’s location to determine eligibility to join the virtual queue, but also the driver’s location through the Tesla app.

The Tesla app states, “While the app is closed, Tesla uses your location to notify you of accurate wait times at Superchargers when you arrive.”

It sounds like Tesla won’t be able to disable charging at the Supercharger stall directly, as there are messages in the app that state: “There is a waitlist to charge. Are you sure you want to start a charging session now?”

It sounds like drivers will need to be respectful of the queue and whose turn it is to charge.

The app will keep you updated on your queue position and how many vehicles are ahead of you, likely through a Live Activity on iOS. The app will display: {{numCars}} cars ahead of you.

For Android users, it seems like the feature will launch simultaneously on iOS and Android, as there are specific phrases for Android as well, including: supercharger_queue_android_background_location_rationale

This feature should make it much more convenient to charge at full Superchargers, allowing passengers to enjoy nearby amenities while they wait.

When scheduling a Tesla service appointment, you’re able to select a specific date and time. However, sometimes appointments are canceled, leaving some gaps in Tesla’s schedule. It seems like you’ll soon be able to opt-in to be notified if an earlier appointment date opens up.

This Tesla app includes new phrases including: “By opting in, we will put you on standby for an earlier appointment. If an earlier time becomes available, we'll contact you to coordinate rescheduling your visit.”

Tesla says that this feature won’t be available at all service center locations and sooner appointments are limited to the same service center and the same scheduled appointment length, which would be dependent on the issue you’re experiencing.