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Tesla launches Halloween Mode update for Model Y in India

Tesla India has launched a Halloween Mode software update for its Model Y and Model Y L vehicles, adding seasonal features delivered over the air. The update includes a ghost-themed avatar, special lighting sequences, a themed lock sound and a Trick or Treat Mode that reacts when visitors approach. Tesla says customers can try the new features at its Experience Centres in Noida, Delhi, Gurugram, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai.

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Tesla rolls out Halloween Mode for 'Model Y' in India

New Delhi, Oct 30

Tesla India on Friday said it launched a new software update for Model Y and Model Y L vehicles that adds a range of Halloween-themed features, highlighting the company's over-the-air software update capabilities.

According to the Elon Musk-backed firm, the update allows Tesla vehicles to receive new features and improvements remotely without requiring a visit to a service centre.

Halloween Mode includes a ghost-themed vehicle avatar, Halloween sound effects, special lighting sequences, seasonal vehicle wraps and a themed lock sound, it said.

The update also introduces a 'Trick or Treat Mode' which activates sound and lighting effects when visitors approach the vehicle.

Other features include a photobooth function and a voice messaging feature that allows users to speak through the Tesla app and have the vehicle relay messages, the company said.

Tesla said customers can experience the new features at its Experience Centres across India.

The company currently operates those centres in Noida, Delhi, Gurugram, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai and has approved collision centres in Pune and Ahmedabad.

Earlier in October, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased a new version of the Roadster sports car with a prototype briefly lifting off the ground during a demonstration at a SpaceX facility in Texas.

A post on X shared by Musk showed the vehicle navigating an elevated curved track before becoming airborne for a short distance and landing safely, drawing comparisons to a flying car.

The showcase highlighted a specialised propulsion system that combines the electric vehicle platform with high-pressure air tanks and thruster technology.

According to Tesla, the system can generate lift and improve vehicle dynamics through strategically placed thrusters that help control movement while off the ground.

The test prompted enthusiastic reactions from company executives, who described it as evidence that flying-car technology is moving closer to reality. Tesla, however, did not provide a timeline for commercial deployment.

Musk said the vehicle would remain practical for everyday use, although he acknowledged that road legality could depend on local regulations.

— IANS

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Reader’s Guide · AI-assisted, based only on the report above

What the report makes clear: Tesla is adding seasonal, remotely delivered software features to its Model Y vehicles in India and letting customers try them at Experience Centres.

Still open: The report does not yet say how many vehicles have received the update or whether any features are limited by region or model.

Another way to look at it: Over-the-air novelty features can build brand engagement, though buyers may weigh them against core concerns like charging access and service reach.

Do software add-ons like Halloween Mode influence your view of an electric car brand?

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