‘New Update’: Tesla Driver Opens His Settings. Then He Notices the ‘Slappin the Bass’ Option
'That is freakin' amazing.'
A Tesla owner is delighted to see his car’s audio equalizer now calls max bass “slappin.” Here’s what’s behind the change.
TikTok user Nateflipz (@nateflipz) posted the video with his discovery yesterday. “Alright y'all,” he says. “Real quick. New update for Tesla. We have an audio setting now. We can do all the equalizer type stuff.”
He then points to the screen, which is open to the “Tone” tab. The subwoofer slide is set all the way to the max, but instead of “10,” the label reads, “Slappin.”
This makes Nateflipz very happy. “We are slapping with the bass now,” he says. “That is freaking amazing. I love Tesla.”
What Are the Origins Of This Tesla ‘Slappin’ Update?
In the caption, Nateflipz wrote, "New Tesla update and man they got the best sense of humor over there."
But is this really new? In the comments, one viewer replied, “"Pretty sure they've had this for a while. Slide the sub setting up and down and the word will change."
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In 2022, OnlyUsedTesla blogged on Medium about this “Easter egg,” explaining that the new update not only allowed drivers to manually manipulate the subwoofer level, but also added a trio of cheeky labels to various thresholds. “The slider will cycle between various different bass-inspired tags including BOOST, WUB-WUB, SLAPPIN, BRRRRRR, BOOOM, and 9001.0,” the article reads.
Where Is ‘Slappin the Bass’ From?
The phrase became a pop culture cannon in the 2009 Paul Rudd comedy I Love You Man. Slapping the bass is a funk technique where you pull the thumb on the E string to get a harsh, low, splat sound. Sly Stone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Limp Bizkit all played with bass slappers.
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So What’s New Here?
That’s not to say that Nateflipz is completely off base here. Tesla is in the process of releasing its latest update, 2025.26, which includes a slew of new features:
- Grok (Beta)
- Light Sync
- Audio Settings Update
- Dashcam Update
- Charging Info at Arrival
- Onboarding Guide
With regard to audio settings, the update allows drivers to customize their sound with personal equalizer presets. That allows them to create different preset options depending on the situation, vibe, and listening material.
The update also allows drivers to speak to AI assistant Grok, who is similarly customizable with personalities "ranging from Storyteller to Unhinged." Of course, this feature comes along with a couple of caveats: It's only available in Tesla equipped with an internet connection, and Grok's Beta form cannot issue commands to your car.
Most of the complaints on the Tesla’s X thread announcing the changes concern the Beta Grok’s limitations. "in the end, Grok is just an entertainment app on Tesla," wrote one person. "Too bad."
Motor1 reached out to Nateflipz via TikTok comment and direct message for comment.
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