Tesla has begun rolling out its latest over-the-air software version, 2025.32, to the first wave of deliveries. It is not the most feature-packed update released over recent months, but it still adds a useful Low Power Mode, a tweak to Dog Mode, and several dozen security and performance-related improvements under the hood.
Saves Energy With Low Power Mode
The inclusion of Low Power Mode, a feature that many owners have long been demanding due to fear of energy loss when their vehicle is parked, is the main feature of 2025.32. Also known as the cause of vampire drain, this gradual but consistent battery drain has been a nuisance to some drivers, especially when they leave their vehicle unattended at the airport, on a long trip, or during seasonal storage.
Low Power Mode focuses on addressing this problem by automatically turning off unnecessary background systems when the car is parked. Such features as Sentry Mode, Summon Standby, and scheduled preconditioning will be disabled, but the main functions, such as remote monitoring and security, will be available.
Drivers are also able to engage the mode at the press of a button whenever they feel the need by selecting Controls > Charging > Low Power Mode. Tesla has also included a feature that allows it to program it to start up automatically when the battery goes below a set level, thus having it serve its purpose in regular use as well as in long periods of no use.
For the Tesla owner who regularly leaves their vehicle unoccupied, this may translate to high levels of energy conservation and reduced instances of coming out to unwanted surprises inside a car.
🔥🚀 The Tesla 2025.32 software update is now rolling out to the 1st batch of vehicles (reaching ~1% of the fleet)!
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✅ Low Power Mode
Low Power Mode conserves energy while your vehicle is parked by disabling features that draw power. You can turn it on manually… https://t.co/ALGkw1Npar pic.twitter.com/Q4IiOBTvhE— The Tesla Newswire (@TeslaNewswire) August 26, 2025
Dog Mode Is Now More Precise
An additional improvement is a change made to Dog Mode, the one that keeps the interior of the car climate-controlled when the pets are left inside. Starting with update 2025.32, owners will have the option to set a floor cabin temperature of 64℉ (18℃) to bring more precision during warmer weather.
Although this might not seem an impressive change, it is a significant one in terms of pet safety, especially in places where even a slight warming up of the cabin may prove hazardous. By reducing the minimum setting, Tesla is listening to constant customer feedback and proving to be attentive to pet owners who need to access the feature.
Performance/Security Improvements
Like with any Tesla update, version 2025.32 is also a set of performance upgrades and security patches. Although Tesla does not indicate a specific detail of each patch, these background updates are important to sustain both the cybersecurity and system stability.
There are small user experience improvements added as well, but they are not listed in the official release notes. Owners will be able to notice an improvement in such areas as responsiveness of touchscreens, functionality with applications, and reliability.
Limited Rollout to Start
Tesla will usually roll out new software in stages, with a small number of the fleet at first and then gradually increasing it. The 2025.32 update was released as of August 25, 2025, and according to the early tracking data, nearly 1% of vehicles were updated in the first batch. A wider release will be forthcoming in the near future as Tesla keeps an eye on system performance and customer reactions.
At this point, drivers who want to use the update as quickly as possible are advised to keep their vehicle connected to Wi-Fi and frequently check the software settings. Another significant update expected to come this September is the much-anticipated Tesla FSD v14, which is said to outperform humans by 2 to 3 times.
A Practical, Owner-Focused Release
Though it does not offer any flashy new visualizations or ground-breaking features worthy of a headline, the 2025.32 update shows that Tesla has been focusing on usability in the ordinary, everyday sense of the word.
Low Power Mode does one of the things that many long-term owners have complained about, addresses one of the most serious complaints of long-term owners, and the Dog Mode tweak is small but can have a practical positive effect if traveling with pets. When combined with security improvements, the update is part of Tesla’s iteration toward improved ownership through software.
