Elon Musk confirmed during a live stream that Grok, xAI’s advanced smart assistant, will soon be integrated into Tesla (TSLA) vehicles, which would allow owners to interact with their cars using natural voice commands. Unlike traditional voice assistants, Grok can provide real-time information and respond dynamically to queries. This includes finding the least crowded restaurant or adjusting in-car settings like climate control.
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Grok is powered by xAI’s large language model (LLM) and processes requests via external servers rather than the car’s internal system, which means that an internet connection is required. Musk assured that all Teslas, including older models with Intel and Ryzen processors, will support the feature, though compatibility with vehicles that have the first-generation Media Control Unit is uncertain.
While voice commands are currently free, Tesla might bundle Grok with its $10/month Premium Connectivity package that already includes features like music streaming and weather overlays. Although Musk didn’t specify an exact release date, he mentioned that Grok’s arrival will be soon. Tesla’s recent updates to its voice system and new AI integrations suggest the smart assistant could launch as early as the first half of 2025.
Is Tesla Stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell?
Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Hold consensus rating on TSLA stock based on 13 Buys, 12 Holds, and nine Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. After a 67% rally in its share price over the past year, the average Tesla price target of $320.90 per share implies 18.3% downside risk.