Summary
- Tesla Cybertrucks can now use the Supervised Full Self-Driving software after almost ten months of release
- The first Cybertruck deliveries were on November 30, 2023, missing the FSD software initially
- Each vehicle requires unique software modifications due to differences in size, sensor suites, and control mechanisms
- Some Cybertruck owners are receiving early access to FSD 12.5.5, the newest version available
- Full FSD capability was promised by the end of September, with version 13 expected to be released next month, pending regulatory approval in China and Europe
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Some Cybertrucks now have access to Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving software, ten months after the vehicle was first released. The initial Cybertruck deliveries occurred on November 30, 2023, but the vehicles did not have access to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software immediately. Unlike other Tesla vehicles like the Model 3 and Model Y, the Cybertruck is quite different in terms of size, sensor suites, and control mechanisms, requiring changes to the software to make it work.
When the Cybertruck was first released, Tesla did not provide access to the Full Self-Driving feature, but now some Cybertrucks have started receiving access to the software. This access is labeled as “early access” and is currently only available to a subset of owners invited to the early access program. The latest version of the FSD software, labeled as FSD 12.5.5, is now available for these early-access Cybertruck owners, providing them with the newest features and capabilities.
Videos of Cybertrucks with the Full Self-Driving software are starting to emerge online, showcasing the capabilities of the vehicle with the new software. Earlier this month, Cybertrucks also gained access to autopark. Tesla had initially promised that Cybertruck would have full FSD by the end of September, and while some early access owners now have access to the software, the wider release is expected to happen in the coming weeks.
Tesla has announced that FSD will receive more capabilities with the release of version 13 next month, which is aimed at increasing the distance between interventions. An independent analysis found that FSD can only go 13 miles between interventions on average, indicating room for improvement. Tesla also stated that FSD will be available in China and Europe in the first quarter of next year, pending regulatory approval. The company continues to work on enhancing the capabilities of FSD and expanding its availability globally.
Overall, the wait for Cybertruck owners to access Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is finally over, with some early-access owners now able to use the latest version of the software. While the wider release for all Cybertruck owners may still be a few weeks away, these early adopters can now experience the new features and improvements in FSD 12.5.5. With the promise of more capabilities in version 13 and plans for global expansion in China and Europe, Tesla is continuing to advance its autonomous driving technology and bring it to more users around the world.
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