Grok AI Now Speaks 5 European Languages: What to Do

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Grok AI Arrives Across Europe With Multi-Language Support

Tesla's Grok AI assistant — powered by xAI — has just taken a major leap forward for European owners. The official Tesla Europe, Middle East & Africa account confirmed today that Grok now speaks Italian, German, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, putting native-language AI assistance inside the cabin for drivers across the continent.

The rollout began around February 16, 2026, via software update 2026.2.6, covering nine countries: the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France, Portugal, and Spain. If your Tesla runs on an AMD Ryzen infotainment processor and you're in one of these markets, Grok is — or very soon will be — available to you.

📊 What Changed

What Grok Can Now Do in Your Car

The capabilities confirmed by Tesla Europe go well beyond simple voice Q&A. Here's the full picture of what Grok can handle as of this update:

• Answer real-time questions — news, weather, general knowledge, all with live data
• Add stops to your active route — "Add a coffee stop before my destination"
• Edit your route on the fly — reroute around traffic or switch destinations mid-drive
• Suggest points of interest nearby — restaurants, charging stations, attractions, all contextually aware
• Respond in your native language — Italian 🇮🇹, German 🇩🇪, French 🇫🇷, Portuguese 🇵🇹, Spanish 🇪🇸

According to verified reports, navigation commands specifically require software version 2025.44.25 or newer — though the full feature set is packaged in 2026.2.6. Check your current version before troubleshooting.

🚦 Owner's Action Plan

✅ Verdict: ESSENTIAL — Takes under 5 minutes

1. Check your hardware: Grok requires an AMD Ryzen infotainment chip. Go to Controls → Software → Additional Vehicle Information. Look for "Ryzen" or "AMD" listed under infotainment hardware. If you have an older Intel chip, this update does not apply to your vehicle yet.
2. Verify your software version: Tap Controls → Software and confirm you're on 2026.2.6 or later (minimum 2025.44.25 for navigation commands). If not, connect to Wi-Fi and check for updates.
3. Confirm your connectivity: Grok requires either an active Premium Connectivity subscription or a stable Wi-Fi connection. Premium Connectivity runs approximately €10/month in Europe. Without it, the AI assistant will not function.
4. Activate Grok: Press and hold the right scroll wheel button, or tap the microphone icon on the touchscreen. Say "Hey Tesla" or use the dedicated Grok button if visible in your UI.
5. Set your preferred language: Navigate to Controls → Display → Language and select your preferred language. Grok will respond in the display language of your vehicle.
6. Test a navigation command: Try saying "Add a charging stop before my destination" or "Find a restaurant near me" in your language to confirm everything is working.

Known Limitations to Be Aware Of

📰 Deep Dive

The significance of today's announcement isn't just linguistic — it's a signal of how Tesla is positioning Grok as the central intelligence layer of the in-car experience. By enabling natural-language navigation edits in real time, Tesla is effectively replacing a touchscreen-heavy workflow with conversational AI. Telling your car "add a petrol station stop, skip the motorway, and find me a decent pizza place for dinner" and having it execute all three isn't a feature — it's a paradigm shift in how drivers interact with navigation.

The rollout strategy is also telling. Starting with nine high-volume European markets and five major languages suggests Tesla and xAI have invested seriously in localisation, not just translation. Voice recognition for German or French in an in-car environment — where road noise, accents, and casual phrasing all compound — is genuinely difficult to do well. The fact that Tesla is shipping this via an OTA update rather than waiting for a hardware refresh underscores the competitive advantage of software-defined vehicles: the car you bought two years ago can wake up tomorrow meaningfully smarter.

For owners, the immediate practical win is hands-free route management. No more tapping the screen to add a charging stop mid-motorway. No more pulling over to search for a nearby restaurant. Grok's integration with real-time data means it can factor in live traffic, current business hours, and Supercharger availability when making suggestions — a step beyond what a static voice command system can offer. European owners who've been watching North American Grok coverage with envy now have full access, and the all software updates coverage at BASENOR will track how this evolves across coming versions.