Tesla Introduces a User-Friendly Software Update, Enabling Effortless Unlatching of Charging Cables in Model Year 2025.20
Tesla's Software Update 2025.20 Enhances Charging Experience
Tesla has released a new software update, version 2025.20, which brings several improvements to the charging experience for everyday drivers. The update introduces a range of features aimed at making charging more convenient, secure, and customizable.
One of the key additions is the introduction of Supercharging Live Activity. This feature allows users to view their Supercharging session status live on their iPhone or paired Apple Watch as soon as charging begins. This real-time information provides drivers with greater control and visibility over their charging process. To use this feature, Tesla app version 4.45.0+ and iOS 17.2+ are required.
Another significant improvement is the new method for unlatching the charge cable. By pulling and holding the rear left door handle for 3 seconds, Model S and Y owners can now unlatch the cable, especially useful when the cable does not have an unlatch button. While the traditional methods of ending a charging session remain available, this new method provides a reliable fallback for charge handles with broken or non-functional buttons.
The update also includes important security fixes, enhancing overall user reliability and safety during charging sessions. These improvements indirectly contribute to a more secure charging experience.
Earlier related improvements from version 2025.14.1, integrated into the 2025.20 rollout, added features to the trip planner such as multiple charging stop plan options ("fastest," "best amenities," or "fewer stops") and navigation settings to avoid highways, enabling better trip and charging planning tailored to the driver’s preferences.
In summary, the update 2025.20 makes charging more convenient with live session tracking and a new cable release method, more secure with important security improvements, and more customizable through improved navigation and trip planning features carried over from previous versions. This update is particularly beneficial for drivers using third-party or destination chargers that lack a dedicated unlatch button.
The update is a prime example of Tesla listening to user feedback and delivering helpful features through over-the-air updates. With this update, users can now unplug and go with a simple tug on the door handle, eliminating the need to use their phones or enter the vehicle for non-Tesla home chargers.
It's worth mentioning that the promo code DRIVETESLA offers 10% off any product on Enhance Auto's website, including the popular S3XY Stalks. However, with this update, the use of Enhance Auto's SEXY buttons for cable unlatching is no longer necessary.
Tesla's referral link provides three months of Full Self-Driving (FSD) for new buyers. As the update is not expected to be heavily used by most drivers, as Tesla Superchargers, Wall Connectors, and Mobile Connectors already have buttons to stop the charge session and unlatch the cable, it serves as a valuable addition to the charging experience for those using third-party or destination chargers.
- The charging industry, with Tesla leading the way, is integrating technology to make charging sessions more secure and convenient, as demonstrated by the introduction of Supercharging Live Activity in the latest software update, version 2025.20.
- The automotive finance sector can benefit from Tesla's advancements in the charging experience, given that improvements such as the new method for unlatching the charge cable and real-time charging information can reduce charging-related difficulties for Tesla drivers.
- The transportation sector, including third-party and destination charging stations, may follow Tesla's lead by implementing similar charging technology enhancements to provide a more seamless and reliable charging experience for all drivers.
