Tesla Launches Grok in Australia & New Zealand With Update 2026.2.6.1

After debuting in North America, Tesla is bringing xAI’s Grok AI assistant to Australia and New Zealand. According to the release notes for software update 2025.2.6.1, the company has started rolling out Grok with Navigation Commands to owners in both countries.

The update replaces rigid, pre-programmed voice commands with conversational AI, streamlining route selection and trip planning.

This marks Grok’s second international rollout, following last week’s launch in Europe.

The Magic of Natural Language Routing

Standard voice commands, which remain available, require precise phrasing to function. With Grok integrated, the vehicle can interpret complex, multi-step requests expressed in everyday language.

Grok can add, modify, or completely change your destination on the fly. You can make context-aware requests such as: “Navigate to the best Thai restaurant near me”, or “Find a Supercharger with a coffee shop nearby.”

Instead of typing on the touchscreen or reaching for your phone while driving, Grok determines your intent and immediately sets the route.

Who Gets Grok?

As with the launches in North America and Europe, the feature is not arriving for the entire fleet.

Grok will be available for vehicles equipped with the AMD infotainment (MCU3) — older vehicles with the legacy Intel Atom processor don’t have the necessary on-board compute to run Grok as it currently stands.

We do believe that Tesla is actively working on bringing Grok to Intel-based vehicles, but we haven’t heard much since last summer. Intel owners can likely look forward to this feature eventually arriving on their vehicles.

In addition to compatible hardware, vehicles must be on software update 2025.2.6, which has begun rolling out in the region. Use of Grok also requires either a Premium Connectivity subscription or a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.

Expansion Continues

The rollout in Australia and New Zealand is the latest step in the rapid expansion of Grok. Tesla is integrating xAI’s conversational capabilities more deeply into the vehicle, including the future ability to dictate exactly how your vehicle parks at its destination.

The rollout is expected to reach all official service regions over time, except China. While owners in China may not receive Grok in the near term due to data privacy regulations, they are receiving a localized Smart Assistant that now supports the “Hey, Tesla” wake word.