Tesla Android has unveiled a second-generation hardware system designed to bring a fully functional Android experience inside Tesla vehicles, offering turn-by-turn navigation, streaming media, and more, without altering the car’s native infotainment system.
At the heart of this new offering is a refreshed enclosure and updated internals that make the device better suited for demanding automotive conditions. The upgraded cooling system with refined fan control ensures that the unit stays cooler under heavy use.
Integrated antennas for Wi-Fi, LTE, and hotspot functionality now reside within the enclosure, significantly reducing clutter and streamlining installation inside the center console. These physical refinements aim to make the device more discreet and dependable. Performance has also seen a major boost.
The storage has been upgraded to modern high-endurance options: buyers can choose either a 128 GB high-endurance SD card or a 256 GB NVMe SSD, offering faster boot times and improved responsiveness overall. Since the core computing unit remains the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4), Tesla Android preserves its ability to provide a high-frames-per-second, low-latency virtual display essential for smooth interaction with the car’s built-in screen.
Under the hood the software also received a key update. The new generation ships with the 2025.46.1 build of Tesla Android’s operating system, which adds full turn-by-turn GPS support. That makes common Android navigation apps such as Google Maps and Waze fully usable in supported Tesla vehicles.
Installation remains simple and risk-free. The 2nd-generation device is plug-and-play. Users only need to connect it via USB-C, optionally insert a SIM card, then access it through the Tesla browser. No wiring into the car’s infotainment system is necessary.
For owners of the original Tesla Android hardware there is good news, as an upgrade kit is available. Priced at 89 EUR, the kit includes the new enclosure, integrated antennas, cooling components, and a real-time clock (RTC) module. The upgrade process is described as a simple ten-minute swap of boards.
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