Grok is a conversational AI from xAI that Tesla has added to the car's infotainment system. It does not replace the old voice commands so much as sit on top of them: you can ask open-ended questions, have the car's features explained, and increasingly control parts of the cabin by voice. The European rollout has been slower than in the US, though, which has made "does it even work in my car?" the most relevant question for owners here.
Short answer
Grok reached Europe in February 2026 with update 2026.2.6, but only in around nine countries, and Denmark was not one of them. With the Summer 2026 update, Tesla announced that Grok was expanding to all of Europe, and that rollout runs gradually in waves over several weeks. As of September 2026, your car's software version is what decides whether you have it. The requirements are a car with the AMD Ryzen computer and a data connection (Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi).
Does Grok work in Denmark?
The short answer is that Denmark was not included at launch but is covered by the European expansion that ran through the summer of 2026. The sequence has looked like this:
| When | Update | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2026.2.6 | Grok launches in Europe in around nine countries (including Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the UK). Denmark is not included. |
| June 2026 | 2026.20 | More markets outside Europe are added. Danish availability still unconfirmed. |
| Summer 2026 | Summer update (rolled out in Europe as 2026.27.100.1) | Tesla announces Grok for all of Europe plus more Asian markets. The rollout happens gradually in waves. |
This timeline is compiled from public sources (including notateslaapp.com, teslahub.dk and mobilsiden.dk, February-August 2026). Tesla rolls out software in waves and can change both countries and features along the way, so your car's own release notes are the only source updated in real time.
To find out whether your car has it, check in the car rather than hunting for an answer online: open Controls → Software on the screen and see which version you are running and what the release notes say. If Grok is active, it also appears as an icon in the app launcher. For how Tesla's over-the-air updates work in general, see our guide to software updates (OTA).
What does it require?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Infotainment computer | The newer AMD Ryzen-based computer. Older Intel-based cars are not supported. |
| Models in practice | Model 3 (Highland) from late 2023, Model Y (Juniper) from 2025, recent Model S and Model X. |
| Connection | Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi. Grok runs in the cloud, so without data there is no assistant. |
| Software | A version where Grok has been rolled out to your market. |
Grok is not a subscription in its own right, but it needs a data connection to answer. Without Premium Connectivity you can use it on Wi-Fi, which in practice means at home on the driveway rather than on the road. The price of Premium Connectivity is set by Tesla and can change, so check the current amount on tesla.com or under subscriptions in the car and the app.
Does Grok speak Danish?
To be straight about it: Danish is not confirmed as a supported in-car language. Grok launched in Europe in English, and more European languages have been added since, but Danish has not appeared on the lists published so far. So expect to speak English to it until that changes. Language support keeps expanding, so check the release notes in your car for the current list. Note too that the car's ordinary voice commands and menu language are a separate matter from Grok's conversation language, the two do not necessarily move together.
So what can Grok actually do?
The feature set has grown along the way, and it is worth knowing the difference between the two phases, because a lot of what is written about Grok describes only the first version:
- From launch: answer open-ended questions, explain the car's features, help with navigation and set location-based reminders. In that version it could not operate the car's functions.
- After the Summer 2026 update: voice control over more of the cabin, including hands-free calls, finding and playing music, changing the cabin temperature and opening the glovebox. Improved parental controls arrived as well.
What Grok does not do is drive the car. It is an assistant on the screen, not an extension of Autopilot, and you remain responsible for driving and for watching the road. Tesla has said that voice control tied to Full Self-Driving is in development, but that is an announcement about something upcoming, not a feature to count on today. For the difference between Autopilot and FSD, and where FSD stands in Europe, see Autopilot vs FSD.
How to use it
Once Grok has rolled out to your car, there are three ways in:
- Open Grok from the app launcher on the screen.
- Press and hold the voice button on the steering wheel (a long press, not a short one).
- Say "Hey Grok", if the wake word is enabled.
If you want more out of the screen in general, there is plenty more to find, see the Tesla app's features and our guide to in-car entertainment, which is especially handy to know during a charging stop.
Privacy and GDPR
The reason Grok reached Europe later than the US is precisely the rules: GDPR, the DSA and the EU AI Act set requirements that Tesla and xAI had to satisfy first. In practical terms, be aware that your conversations with Grok are processed by xAI in the cloud, not locally in the car. That is the same basic arrangement as other cloud-based assistants, but it is worth knowing if you are discussing something you would rather not send onward.
The feature can be switched off in the car's privacy settings if you would rather not use it. For the exact terms on how data is processed and retained, see Tesla's and xAI's own privacy notices, those are what apply, not third-party summaries. And if you are generally interested in what the car records and stores, Sentry Mode and dashcam is the other feature worth reading up on.
Is it worth using?
My honest take: Grok is nice to have, but it is not the reason to buy or not buy a Tesla. It is best at the small things you would otherwise dig through menus for, or at explaining a feature whose name you cannot remember. The language barrier counts against it while Danish is unsupported, and because it runs in the cloud it is only as good as your data connection. If you are new to a Tesla, you will probably get more out of reading the beginner's guide than out of asking the car.
Frequently asked questions
Can you use Grok in a Tesla in Denmark? Grok reached Europe in February 2026 with update 2026.2.6, but only in a handful of countries, and Denmark was not among them. With the Summer 2026 update, Tesla announced that Grok was expanding to all of Europe, and that rollout happens gradually in waves. As of September 2026 it is your car's software version that decides, so check Controls → Software on the screen in your own car.
Which Tesla models support Grok? Grok requires the newer AMD Ryzen infotainment computer. In practice that means the Model 3 (Highland) from late 2023, the Model Y (Juniper) from 2025, and recent Model S and Model X. Older cars with the earlier Intel-based computer are not supported.
Does Grok speak Danish in the car? Grok launched in Europe in English, and more European languages have been added over time. Danish is not confirmed as a supported language, so expect to speak English to it. Check the release notes in your car for the current list.
Can Grok drive the car? No, Grok does not drive the car. In its first version it could answer questions, help with navigation and set location-based reminders, but not operate the car's functions. With the Summer 2026 update it gained voice control over things like calls, music, cabin temperature and the glovebox. You remain responsible for driving.
Does Grok cost extra? Grok is not a separate subscription, but it needs a data connection, in practice Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi. The price of Premium Connectivity is set by Tesla and can change, so check the current amount on tesla.com or in the car's subscription menu.