Exciting news for Tesla owners and enthusiasts: reports suggest that the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta is now being delivered pre-installed in vehicles. This means that customers who choose the FSD software no longer have to wait for a software update to unlock the feature—it’s ready to go from day one.
Previously, FSD purchasers had to download a software update to activate the beta, which sometimes involved a lengthy wait. However, this latest development indicates that Tesla has streamlined the process, allowing FSD to be available immediately upon purchase or transfer to a new vehicle.
Interestingly, users who have recently transferred FSD to new vehicles have discovered that the feature was already active, eliminating the need for a software update. This pre-installation also suggests that Tesla has shifted to a single-build release for its vehicles, which is a significant operational change for the company.
The Future of FSD and the End of Beta
This news holds great importance as it may be connected to Tesla’s plans for the next version of the FSD system. Elon Musk had previously boldly claimed that Tesla would achieve full autonomy by the end of the year, although the company has a history of ambitious timelines. Musk also hinted that FSD v12 would mark the end of its beta phase, promising substantial functionality improvements.
In August, Musk provided a glimpse into FSD v12’s capabilities through a live-streamed demonstration as he allowed his vehicle to navigate Palo Alto, California, showcasing the system’s advancements.
Opportunity for FSD Beta Transfer
This development coincided with the final day of Tesla’s temporary offer, which allowed customers to transfer the FSD beta to another vehicle if they took delivery by September 30. There are suggestions that Tesla may consider extending this offer to accommodate those who made a sincere effort to take delivery by the end of the month.
Insights into FSD Beta Progress
Further insights into the recent progress of FSD beta were unveiled in excerpts leading up to the release of Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk, as well as within the book itself. Isaacson summarized Tesla’s transition from a “rules-based” approach to a network-path-based neural network training method using real-world driver footage.
As Tesla continues to refine and enhance its Full Self-Driving capabilities, these latest changes demonstrate the company’s commitment to advancing the future of autonomous driving technology.
