You Can Now Talk to Your Tesla in Australia Using xAI's Grok

Tesla has officially commenced the rollout of its 'Grok' artificial intelligence companion for eligible vehicles in Australia and New Zealand.

The software update is currently available for Hardware 3 (HW3) owners, with Hardware 4 (HW4) vehicles scheduled to receive the update in the coming days.

This local launch follows the system's initial debut in North America in July 2025.

It also arrives closely on the heels of a recent expansion into the United Kingdom and various European markets.

Developed by xAI, Grok functions as an advanced in-car assistant designed to answer a vast array of questions and manage vehicle navigation.

The integration allows drivers to set new destinations, modify active routes, and search for points of interest using natural language.

To utilise these specific navigation features, vehicles must be running software version 2025.44.25 or a later update.

The assistant is activated via the steering wheel after the user sets the AI personality to the standard "Assistant" mode.

Unlike many other highly moderated AI models on the market, Grok has been designed to display a more rebellious streak.

The system features multiple selectable personalities, which notably includes an "Unhinged" mode that produces less safe-for-work responses.

Online discussions highlight these unique tendencies, with users sharing varied experiences of the chatbot's conversational style.

Some owners on Reddit have reported chatting with the AI for an entire 40-minute commute, noting they were highly amused by its generation of conspiracy theories.

While this lack of guardrails appeals to some drivers, there have been instances of controversy involving Grok going off the rails in the past.

Compatibility for the Grok update is limited to Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y vehicles equipped with an AMD processor.

Eligible cars must also have at least software version 2025.26 installed prior to receiving the new assistant.

An active Premium Connectivity subscription or a stable Wi-Fi connection is required to access the AI features.

Regarding data security, Tesla maintains that all interactions are processed by xAI in accordance with strict privacy policies and remain anonymous.