It’s been 10 months since Tesla launched its much-hyped electric pickup, but the good news for some drivers is that a subset of Cybertruck owners can access Full Self-Driving (FSD) from today.
Though some of Tesla’s vehicles such as the Model Y received FSD on launch, the fact the Cybertruck is so different from all the automaker’s other vehicles has led to delays in receiving FSD.
Tesla sold its Cybertrucks with FSD access, with the caveat that it wouldn’t be activated until further notice. At first it seemed like it would land at the end of June, but that never materialized.
However, it now seems like a subset of owners invited into early access will receive access to FSD from today, according to a post on cybertruckownersclub forum. We also saw some of the first videos of Cybertrucks using FSD.
The 2024.32.20 over the air update gives a small group of Cybertruck owners an early-access build of FSD. It’s labeled as 12.5.5 and is the most recent version, with most Tesla vehicles running 12.5.4.
Those who received early access pointed out that the Actually Smart Summon (ASS) feature, which lets you autonomously retrieve your car from a short distance, is notably absent.
It’s likely that full rollout will happen in the coming weeks, though Tesla hasn’t given a date.
It’s important to note that this feature doesn’t make vehicles autonomous, according to Tesla. The most recent version of FSD is classed as “supervised,” so drivers still assume full responsibility for their vehicles on the road and must pay attention to driving conditions when using the feature.
Tesla’s original promise to bring FSD to Cybertrucks by the end of September has been fulfilled by this early access rollout, even if some owners may have to wait a few more weeks to use the feature.
The automaker also announced that version 13 of FSD is coming next month, and will increase the number of miles required between interventions. According to an analysis carried out last week by third-party testing firm AMCI, a modest 13 miles is currently the maximum.
The feature will also reportedly be landing in China and Europe in the first quarter of 2025, provided it receives regulatory approval.