The latest Tesla app update looks small on the surface. Tesla’s release notes for version 4.62.5 say only that it “contains minor fixes and improvements.” But a teardown of the app’s code suggests Tesla is working on several bigger changes underneath, including an AI assistant in support chat, driver’s licence scanning, clearer Phone Key troubleshooting and more control over who gets FSD trials and referral rewards.
As always with code discoveries, none of this is confirmed. Features found in an app’s code can arrive months later, change shape or never ship at all.
Where the findings come from
The discoveries come from Tesla App Updates, an independent tracker that decompiles each new version of the iPhone app. It published its 4.62.5 analysis on November 6, and the findings were reported by Drive Tesla Canada and TeslaNorth. Both outlets stress that these are features found in code, not features available to owners today.
AI-assisted support chat
According to TeslaNorth, the code includes an “AI_BOT” alongside human-agent chat in the app’s messaging, plus voice input, file attachments and thumbs-up or thumbs-down feedback. Drive Tesla describes the change as voice messages in support chats. The code doesn’t identify which AI system would power it, or when owners might see it.
If it ships, it could make it faster to describe a problem to Tesla. Tesla’s own manual already encourages owners to include photos, sound recordings or videos when booking service, so better attachment and voice tools would fit that.
Driver’s licence scanning
Another addition would let users photograph the front and back of their driver’s licence in the app. TeslaNorth reports references to extracting information from the ID and confirming a residence address. Drive Tesla notes this isn’t about replacing the physical licence you carry while driving. It appears to be aimed at simplifying registration or ownership paperwork, since the code includes address checks and tracks validation attempts. Neither outlet could say which tasks would use it.
Better Phone Key troubleshooting
Phone Key connection problems can be frustrating, especially on a cold morning in a parking lot. The decompile shows more specific instructions for a Bluetooth bonding mismatch, guiding owners to delete the affected key entry from their phone’s Bluetooth settings before pairing again, rather than generic “try reconnecting” advice.
Until that arrives, Tesla’s owner’s manual already covers the basics. Make sure Bluetooth is on, that the Tesla app has Bluetooth and “Always” location access, and that Allow Mobile Access is turned on in the car. The manual also notes that a car can connect to three phone keys at once, so other phones nearby may need to be out of range when you pair a new one.
Choosing which car gets an FSD trial or reward
For households with more than one Tesla on an account, new prompts would let owners choose which vehicle receives an FSD trial or referral benefit, with a confirmation step to make sure the right car is selected. That builds on Tesla’s new FSD referral program, which launched in late October for the U.S. only.
Energy and Shop changes
On the energy side, the code includes Smart Breaker configuration options and updated graphics showing electricity moving through a home’s solar and Powerwall system. Shop changes include a built-in return process that asks for a detailed reason, and trade-in code that references sending requests to vendors from within the app.
What it means for Canadian owners
For Canadians, the most useful changes would be the support chat and Phone Key fixes, which don’t depend on any U.S.-only program. The licence scanning is more of an open question. Vehicle registration in Canada runs through provincial systems such as ServiceOntario, and there’s nothing in the code reports to say how, or whether, the feature would be used here.
The FSD reward selection is also likely to matter mainly in the U.S. for now, since Tesla’s FSD referral program hasn’t launched in Canada. If it expands north, multi-Tesla households would benefit from being able to pick the right car.
The best advice is simple: keep the app updated, and don’t expect these features just because you’re on 4.62.5. Tesla often ships app features in stages, much like it does with car software updates. Our look at the Tesla app’s big-screen redesign covers the last major app change.
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