The Tesla holiday update is due sometime before December 25. If you’re new to the Tesla world, the holiday update is often the best of the year, with significant leaps and some surprises. Here is some history of these updates.
In Part One of our wish list, we looked at navigation enhancements, a popular ask on a Reddit post gathering ideas for the Holiday Update. The list contains more than 150 things Tesla owners have on their wish list for the 2023 holiday update. In Part two, we’re looking at Autonomy and what is next for FSD. We already know that version 12 is being tested by employees; therefore, there is a chance that it may be ready for this year’s holiday update.
FSD Visualizations for Non-FSD Cars
One of the most intriguing asks is the extension of Full Self-Driving visualizations to non-FSD Tesla vehicles. This feature, which provides a detailed visualization of the car's surroundings and its interpretation of the driving environment, is currently exclusive to vehicles with FSD.
Expanding this feature to the broader Tesla fleet would enhance driver awareness and be an educational tool, illustrating how Tesla's AI perceives and navigates the road. It's a step towards demystifying autonomous technology and fostering trust in AI-assisted driving.
Autopark: Precision and Reliability
Autopark, a feature enabling a Tesla to park itself in parallel and perpendicular spots, is due for an upgrade. The Tesla community has voiced a need for increased precision and reliability in this feature. An enhanced Autopark would mean a more confident use of this function in tighter urban parking spaces, reducing driver anxiety and potentially leading to fewer parking-related accidents. It’s not just about convenience; it’s about augmenting the driver’s capabilities with precision-engineered AI.
Actually Smart Summon
An enhanced version of Smart Summon, which allows a Tesla to navigate a parking lot and come to the driver, would also be a nice present this year. While already a glimpse into the future of vehicles, its enhancement could see increased situational awareness and smoother navigation in complex parking scenarios. Imagine summoning your Tesla in a crowded mall parking lot, and it arrives flawlessly, navigating around obstacles and pedestrians. It's a feature that combines convenience with a showcase of cutting-edge AI technology. Then, of course, there is reverse summon.
Tesla's 2023 Holiday Update promises to be a good one. With FSD v12 on the horizon and the possibility of some autonomy upgrades, Santa can put his sleigh on FSD and relax. Part three will examine the entertainment and connectivity updates the Tesla community wants.
