Tesla is launching an exciting promotion for its customers in the United States and Canada, offering a complimentary month-long experience of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) functionality. This initiative, now referred to as Supervised rather than Beta, signifies a notable shift in Tesla’s approach, aiming to acquaint users with the cutting-edge developments in autonomous driving technologies, particularly through the improvements introduced in FSD version 12.
Determining Eligibility for the Promotion
The criteria for eligibility are clear-cut. Tesla owners who are not current subscribers to FSD will be contacted via email with details of the complimentary trial. To qualify for this offer, participants must:
- Be residents of the United States or Canada.
- Have installed Tesla’s software update version 2024.3.6 or 2024.3.10.
For those with Tesla software version 2024.2.x or earlier, eligibility for the latest FSD update remains intact. Tesla will facilitate the update process by automatically transmitting the update to vehicles in a phased manner. Patience is encouraged as the rollout progresses across North America. For more intricate details on these updates, Tesla’s dedicated software updates page provides exhaustive release notes.
Information for Current FSD Subscribers
Current FSD subscribers, as highlighted by Tesla user David Lindsey, are also eligible for this complimentary month. Lindsey’s account details illustrate a pause in billing for the month of April, extending the next payment date to May 11th, thereby bypassing the usual April 11th billing cycle.
On the contrary, customers who have previously purchased FSD outright will not receive account credits during this promotion. While not entirely unexpected, extending some form of appreciation, such as referral credits, to these buyers could serve as a thoughtful gesture.
Updates for Legacy Model S and Model X Vehicles
Owners of legacy Model S and Model X vehicles, which have been excluded from FSD v12 access to date, were addressed by Tesla executive Rohan Patel. He shared that an update targeted at these vehicles, accounting for approximately 3% of all FSD-capable vehicles, is underway. These updates are crucial due to the unique hardware configurations of these models, necessitating additional training and testing for FSD v12 compatibility. While a specific timeline was not provided, Patel reaffirmed the company’s commitment to ensuring these vehicles receive the necessary support.
Activating Your Trial
Recipients of the trial notification via email can anticipate immediate availability of FSD in their vehicles; no additional steps are required for activation. It is important to note that the trial commences immediately upon notification and cannot be deferred. Despite the rebranding from Beta to Supervised, the essence of Full Self-Driving remains unchanged – it is a support feature that necessitates driver vigilance and engagement at all times.
The transition of the city-streets driving stack to a unified neural network underscores Tesla’s shift from traditional programming to neural-based learning processes, promising an enhanced driving experience.
This one-month free trial represents a first for Tesla, distinguishing it from previous trials such as Enhanced Autopilot. By offering this unique trial, Tesla aims to foster increased interest and subscriptions in Full Self-Driving amidst anticipated lower sales figures for the quarter.
Tesla owners are encouraged to monitor their vehicles or app for updates and stay attentive to their emails – your Tesla could be next in line for this exclusive offer.
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