With the Spring Update and FSD V12.4 around the corner, Elon Musk shared that Actually Smart Summon and Banish (Autopark) are coming soon, along with some other updates to the new vision-based Auto Park.
FSD to Automatically Park at Destination
On FSD v12.3.6, which now includes the new Vision-based Autopark for vehicles with ultrasonic sensors, users have to manually search for and select a parking spot if they want to use Autopark. However, according to a post from Musk, FSD will automatically enter Autopark mode upon arriving at its destination. This will essentially combine the current FSD capabilities with Autopark and add the ability for the vehicle to traverse a parking lot looking for an empty space.
Banish Autopark Coming Soon
Smarter Summon and Banish Autopark, with the ability to send the car to and from a parking space without anyone in the car, will be coming soon, as per Musk’s recent X post.
Banish Autopark, previously known as Reverse Summon, is expected to include various parking options, such as “closest to the door”, “near cart returns”, or “end of the parking lot”. This would drop the owner off at the entrance to a location while having the vehicle automatically find a parking spot and then park itself. At least that is Tesla’s full vision, as Musk has talked about before. It’s not clear whether the Banish Autopark feature, will actually include all of these capabilities in v1, or if Tesla will slowly add more features to it. What we know now is that Tesla is working on having the vehicle park itself without a driver inside. It may simply be an extension of the Autopark we have today, where the driver finds a parking spot, selects it, and then exits the vehicle as it parks itself. This could be exceptionally useful for parking in tight spaces.
Actually Smart Summon Coming to Vehicles Without USS
Smarter Summon on the other hand, is an update to the existing Smart Summon functionality that is currently available on cars that have ultrasonic sensors (USS). Actually Smart Summon is expected to bring that functionality to Vision-only cars as well.
In traditional Tesla fashion, Tesla is building upon what it already has. Tesla first released Summon, which allowed the vehicle to move only forward or backward in a straight line. Tesla then released Smart Summon which allowed the vehicle to move toward a target, navigating obstacles on the way, and soon we’ll have an even more capable version of Smart Summon.
Release Date
Musk has previously mentioned that upcoming updates to FSD V12, will have various focuses on improvements. V12.4 will focus on user comfort, while v12.5 will focus on more complex scenarios.
These next two major FSD versions will probably take us to the end of the year. Banish Autopark will probably be arriving closer to v12.4 as a comfort improvement, while Actually Smart Summon, which relies upon the ability to reverse, may arrive in FSD V12.5.
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Tesla is rolling out a thoughtful and much-needed update to its in-vehicle Supercharger UI. The update is designed to provide drivers with details about Superchargers and their locations.
The update will add new icons and contextual messages to clarify Supercharger access requirements or restrictions, such as paid parking. There’s nothing worse than navigating to a Supercharger only to find out it's only for customers, requires paid parking, or some other service.
The new details will appear in various locations, including the Supercharger list, Supercharger module, and above the navigation directions when navigating to a Supercharger.
The new Supercharger icons will indicate the following requirements:
Valet-only Parking
Pay to Park
Access Codes
Parking Floor (the floor the Supercharge is on in a parking garage)
These icons are initially displayed when you’re searching for a Supercharger in the list of Superchargers. Additionally, when navigating to a site that includes any of the above, your vehicle will now display specific alerts for access requirements.
Access Codes and Parking Floor information will be provided above the navigation card when you reach the destination.
Solving Common Frustrations
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While these may seem like minor tweaks, they are a direct solution to some long-standing and common frustrations for many Tesla owners. Many drivers have likely experienced the scenario of following navigation to an unfamiliar urban Supercharger, only to arrive and discover it’s buried deep within a paid parking garage, with no advance warning of the fees or specific floor location.
This update provides all the critical information upfront so that drivers can make informed decisions on where they would like to charge. No more surprise parking fees, no circling a multi-level garage at 3% battery, desperately searching for the red and white Supercharger signs, and no more getting stuck searching for an access code to charge.
Little Details Matter
These Supercharger updates are the definition of quality-of-life improvements. Little details that make a big difference in usability.
As the Supercharger network continues its massive expansion into more complex and densely populated urban centers, providing this kind of granular, logistical data becomes increasingly important.
Release Date
While Tesla hasn’t announced when these features will be added, they’ll likely be included in the next major Tesla software update, presumably update 2025.24 or 2025.26.
The Tesla app was recently updated to v4.46.5 and added the ability to restrict location visibility for other drivers of the vehicle. Although the app update didn’t include these Supercharger updates, we expect these new Supercharger details to also be added to the Tesla app soon.
While the most exciting parts of the 2024 Impact Report were focused on Tesla’s future roadmap, a deeper dive into the data reveals a lot about what’s currently happening. The report is packed with key metrics on vehicle safety, ownership costs, and the explosive growth of Tesla Energy.
These aren’t just separate points - they all come together as part of a self-reinforcing and self-feeding engine. The data shows just how all these elements work together to help scale Tesla’s various businesses, while also advancing each one. Let’s take a look.
Pillar 1: Safety
The report makes some of Tesla’s boldest safety claims to date, but they’re all backed by data from the global fleet. This fleet data is one of Tesla's biggest advantages, allowing it to prove just how much safer its vehicles are.
As of 2024, vehicles using Autopilot technology were involved in one accident for every 6.77 million miles driven. This represents a safety record nearly 10 times better than the U.S. national average of one accident per 0.70 million miles.
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Alongside that, the entire Tesla lineup, including the Cybertruck, now boasts 5-star safety ratings from the NHTSA. Tesla vehicles are also 8 times less likely to be involved in a fire than the average vehicle in the United States, which completely blows the “EVs are a fire risk” claim out of the water.
In general, Tesla vehicles are far safer than their legacy automotive cousins, especially with new features being added in the name of safety, like the 4D cabin radar, customizable parental controls, and extreme body strength.
In fact, Tesla vehicles are so safe, you might be denied a driver’s license because your vehicle is too safe. That’s something that only Tesla could pull off.
But why does this matter? Safety is safety, right? In fact, the data that proves just how safe Tesla is helps build both consumer and regulatory trust, which in turn facilitates initiatives like the recent Robotaxi pilot. A safer car is a better car, which helps drive demand and fuel the growth of the fleet. That also means more data, which can be used to make the fleet safer.
Pillar 2: Total Cost of Ownership
The report also makes a compelling case that this best-in-class vehicle safety is now as affordable as mass-market alternatives when measured over the vehicle's total life cycle.
That is known as the Total Cost of Ownership, or TCO. The Model Y RWD has a TCO of $0.74/mi. In comparison to popular ICE competitors, like the Honda CR-V ($0.74/mi) and the Toyota RAV4 ($0.76/mi), the Model Y is a stellar competitor. When you look at comparable luxury SUVs like the BMW X3 ($1.19/mi), this number looks even better.
While the initial buy-in cost of the Model Y is higher, the TCO lowers due to many reasons. The lower cost of electricity to power the Model Y, the lower cost of ongoing maintenance, and the likelihood that the vehicle will stay on the road for longer all matter here.
EVs, and Teslas in particular, have lower maintenance costs compared to other vehicles. That all adds up over the years when the only things you need to replace are washer fluid, wipers, and tires, versus a whole litany of consumable parts and oils in an ICE vehicle.
Tesla needs to shatter the perception that EVs are prohibitively expensive by focusing on the total cost, which includes fuel, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation. This affordability expands Tesla's addressable market far beyond the premium segment, which is essential for growing the fleet. Combining that low TCO with safety is the key to mass-market adoption, which also helps to drive safety and data collection for FSD.
Pillar 3: Tesla Energy
The quiet winner of Tesla’s recent Earnings Calls and this Impact Report has been Tesla Energy, which supports the fleet, while also being a massive, rapidly growing business in its own right.
There are three key parts to this - the first is Megapack. Tesla has scaled Megapack deployments by 110% year-over-year since 2023, making an enormous impact on grid sustainability through the provision of energy storage and grid-forming services.
Alongside Tesla’s Autobidder and Opticaster software, which help make better use of renewables on the grid, Megapack can effectively double grid capacity when used correctly.
Alongside Megapack, Powerwalls are also making an impact. Over 100,000 Powerwall units are enrolled in Virtual Power Plant programs across the globe, which help manage and reduce grid fluctuations, while allowing customers to benefit from the ability to buy and sell energy. For many, it can yield a tidy profit per Powerwall, sometimes around $50-$100 USD per month.
Tesla has also achieved scale in energy. Giga Shanghai came online in Q1 2025, which brings Tesla Energy’s total global capacity to 80 GWh. With demand stretching well past 250 GWh, there’s plenty of room for Tesla to continue expanding their stationary energy storage business.
That is exceptionally important, as Tesla’s auto business has faced challenges in the last few quarters. Tesla Energy will be essential in picking up the slack from the loss in vehicle sales, as well as in powering the renewable energy that will ensure the fleet is more sustainable than ever.
Wrapping Up
Putting it all together, the 2024 Impact Report tells us that Tesla has a plan. Superior safety creates a desirable product. A low cost of ownership makes that product accessible to everyone. A booming energy business powers the whole ecosystem sustainably and profitably. Each pillar reinforces the others, creating a cycle that is accelerating Tesla's growth and its mission.
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