New update 2026.2.3

I've had this for months already. Useful feature.

What? That's not new.

had this for a year

So what happens? You open the door, hold the handle out until the cable unlocks, then close the door?

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It will open the door always.

As others said, we've had this feature since June/2025.20.3. At least on 3 and Y. Where are you located? What model do you have?

Yes

Enhance commander has this forever. Also for the frunk.

Wouldn't work for model x.

You don't even have to open the door, just pull the door handle for 3 seconds. Edit: as people mentioned it's actually difficult to fully close the door while pulling the handle, i'm an idiot aha

maybe for S? Its old news for 3/Y

That does, in fact, open the door. You do have to close it.

Pulling the door handle opens the door, what are you talking about?

I just got this today as well. ‘22 MYP with FSD.

Interesting. Which market?

You don't have to fully open it, you can pull the handle et push forward in the same motion. Are we being this picky lol

Germany, 2023 M3P, had this feature for months as well.

Exactly. It's super convenient.

From my experience you need to open it fully to be able to properly close it after the cable unlatches. I've found it difficult to close a 3/Y door while holding the doorhandle.

It will open the door, but it's often still more convenient than reaching for your phone/car's screen.

Tesla has had this feature in Europe for half a year already.

Why crosspost this? Your answer: [https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaLounge/comments/1qo6r1n/comment/o1zje9q/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web3x&utm\_name=web3xcss&utm\_term=1&utm\_content=share\_button](https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaLounge/comments/1qo6r1n/comment/o1zje9q/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)

You got a point

Hah, that's how my S3XY commander was configured for 2 years already. Best 200 EUR I ever spend on my Tesla Also does the (basic) autopilot auto resume after lane change

Hope I get this soon. I'm still on 2025.44.25.3. This feature would be very helpful so I don't have to take my phone out to unlock the charging cable

They need to make it when charging with an adapter, when pulling out the J1772, the charge port doesn’t try to immediately shut and close.

I’ve wondered for a while, how it is more convenient than just pressing the button on the cable and pulling it out? What is the use case?

For third party charging cables or if the button doesn't work

This. While I have a Tesla mobile EVSE kit with a ton of different adapters, my home charger (EVSE) is the same one that I used for my 2017 Bolt. By putting an adapter tip on that, the 30Amp charger does a fine job of charging my car at home. Simplifying unplugging is appreciated. My AeroVironment charger worked great on the Bolt and works great on the Tesla. Both supported delayed charging, bullet prof product. fyi: AeroVironment was the company that built the [Solar Challenger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacCready_Solar_Challenger). So, they know a thing or two about EV needs. They got out of the business as the government contracts for high altitude solar drones was just too enticing. If you get a change to pick up one of the plug-in AeroVironment EVSE's used on eBay (often as low as $100) I highly recommend.

I tried it and it worked wonders. It’s weird as a solution, but gonna be mega useful when getting my phone out is a chore. Cheers folks!

It’s a new feature for NA vehicles. EU had this feature already.

Welcome to S3XY app features. Lol.

Gotcha, makes sense. Thanks!

I got this on my 2018 model 3 US last night. Maybe the feature wasn't out for Intel cars yet?

Have an Intel 2019 M3LR, and got the feature last year. I'm in EU, if that matters.

All cables supplied by Tesla in europe is missing the button.

[2026.2.3 Official Tesla Release Notes - Software Updates](https://www.notateslaapp.com/software-updates/version/2026.2.3/release-notes)

I didn’t know about this feature but now I do, thanks

Wasn't available in the US originally for anyone wondering.

I'm still waiting for Grok for my Intel/HW3... Any day now... :P

My button seems to not work well in freezing temperatures, I didn’t even know we could do this. I will be trying it next time I have that glossier as I don’t want to open the app up and take my gloves off.

Handy and eveyrthing but seems weird to push it out on its own. 2022 MY in Canada, update pending

I've programmed the button on my iPhone with 8 useful shortcuts. One of them is to unlock the charging cable.

Now just need an emergency feature that allows you to drive off with the cable attached if youre in danger.

2023 Y AMD and I just got this update this morning.

Northwest USA. Not sure why I didn’t have the option before. I got the Christmas update in December. It looks like the only thing the update added was the charge port unlock.

I got it last night and I have HW3 Ryzen

That’s wild. Any reason?

I have no clue.

Got this in Dubai few months ago

Under rated feature. Use it a lot.

I don’t think it’s a convenience thing, I think it’s a backup thing.

Ooh, neat. No more having to load into the app or get in first

I don’t always supercharge if this is related because why would this be all that useful to get a post?

I almost never charge at Tesla branded chargers. Only Tesla ones have the button to unlock the cable.

When almost all of the charging you do is with cables that do not have a button release, it certainly is convenient.

It’s new for the U.S.

It’s new for the U.S.

It is for US cars.

Europe superchargers have the button.

I have always done this for years

Sure. I was talking about AC charging.

Older S/X has the button next to the charge port. Not sure what i'll do without if i upgrade.

Can someone explain why this feature is needed ? Edit: nvm. Finished reading the small text. Thought you could unlatch from the screen. So guess I’m lost

I've owned an early '13 S and a '22 X and been around various S and X vehicles throughout the years and have no idea what button you're referring to.

This one: https://i.imgur.com/sf9ZNet.png Little nipple to the left of the charge port. Some years ago they added the feature where you can press it to release the locking pin.

Thanks. Guess I've never had a car in those middle years.

Both the wall connectors and mobile connectors have the buttons here in the EU. Though because tesla’s use the type 2 standard and CCS2, third party charging without the button is extremely common

Just got this installed this morning on 2023 M3

What about the manual release cable in the trunk? Assuming that works as before.

Finally. It's so stupid the mobile charger button doesn't do anything, while the superchargers use it to open the charge port or release the handle.