Tesla has announced the launch of the newest Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 12.5.5, which finally includes the Cybertruck's FSD option. This comes ten months after the pickup was made available, with the feature included in the Foundation Series trim price.
Initial Rollout and Feedback
The rollout of FSD 12.5.5 begins with Tesla employees and Early Access Testers. A key highlight is that Tesla has fulfilled its promise to introduce FSD for the Cybertruck in September. Early reviews of the Cybertruck's FSD functionality have been mainly positive, with testers noting the impressive polish of this driver-assist system in Tesla's largest passenger vehicle.
Performance Insights
Testers observed that the FSD effectively recognized the size of the Cybertruck and executed notable maneuvers and lane changes. The system demonstrated quick decision-making and responsive reactions. The visualization on the Cybertruck was smoother than that on the Model 3, accurately depicting the movements of other vehicles. While AutoMax performed well in city settings, it was slightly slower on highways. However, testers are optimistic that speed profiles will enhance performance in future updates. The End to End functionality was adequate during highway use, although it took the off-ramp a bit too rapidly. There is curiosity about how it would manage heavy traffic on the 405 during rush hour and on longer interstate routes.
Maneuvering and Visual Experience
While the system was somewhat cautious when merging into traffic and took a left turn from an unmarked median lane, it mirrored the cautious behavior of many human drivers. Nonetheless, Tesla has impressively managed to fine-tune the Cybertruck's handling and quick lane changes, even in this early access version.
The FSD visualizations on the Cybertruck’s impressive 17-inch display are exceptional, boasting smooth frame rates and full-screen graphics that match the vehicle's angular design, even representing traffic lights in a sharper style.
Looking Ahead
Releasing FSD for the Cybertruck has been on Tesla's agenda for September, alongside the introduction of Actually Smart Summon and FSD 12.5 for HW3 vehicles. Tesla has successfully delivered all items on its roadmap for the month. Looking forward to October, excitement builds as Tesla plans to unveil the FSD 13 generational leap, which is expected to integrate autonomous Robotaxi services with FSD-equipped Teslas into a unified CyberCab ride-share platform.
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