In a recent post on X, Ashok Elluswamy, Head of AP/AI at Tesla confirmed that FSD won’t be showing up for the Cybertruck just yet.
Instead, Cybertruck owners can look forward to some parking assistance features, which is at least a step toward FSD. While Ashok didn’t mention exactly which parking features are coming, we can likely guess what they’ll be.
Park Assist and Autopark on the Cybertruck
Currently, the Cybertruck doesn’t have Park Assist or Autopark. Tesla’s Park Assist provides a high-fidelity reproduction of the vehicle's surroundings (video below). Park Assist is a fantastic feature when parking in tight spaces, and ever since the updated Vision changes in recent months, it has become more accurate than ever.
We expect it to be even better on the Cybertruck, considering it has access to a front bumper camera – providing even more data for Park Assist.
In addition, Park Assist works alongside Autopark, allowing owners to automatically park their cars in parallel spaces or reverse into perpendicular spaces (video).
At low speeds (below 8mph or 13km/h), Autopark will automatically detect and display parking spaces nearby – both perpendicular ones to back into, or parallel ones. You will be able to tap on a space on the Cybertruck’s touch screen, and then come to a stop. Autopark will then maneuver the vehicle as required to get it into the right position and park.
Ashok mentioned that these updates for parking assistance features are slated for the end of this week. Park Assist will be available to everyone, while Autopark requires Enhanced Autopark or FSD.
Updated Timeline for FSD on Cybertruck
Ashok also gave us an update on FSD for the Cybertruck. He says that Autopilot/FSD should be expected around September as Tesla focuses on the parking assist features first. It’s still expected to arrive in a point release of FSD 12.5, which recently started going out to vehicles with HW3. All Cybertrucks come standard with AI4.
Park Assist is a fantastic step forward while Tesla works on refining and certifying FSD for the Cybertruck. September isn’t too far out at this point, and we could even see it show up sooner than that given the FSD team’s recent update pace.
Tesla has introduced a new patent on a unique system for adjusting vehicle suspension based on the environment around it.
This new patent addresses the Model 3’s adaptive suspension and future active suspension for other vehicles. Tesla already adjusts air suspensions based on air density, road elevation, and saved data points, but this patent is expected to be relevant for vehicles with air suspension as well.
Active Adjustable Suspension
This new system includes several steps. It generates a road roughness map that will be shared across the fleet to generate a comprehensive network of road conditions, which is updated every time a fleet vehicle passes over the same road.
This network is built of GPS coordinates along with data gathered from vehicle sensors, including accelerometers and suspension height data. Overall, a height map of road roughness and acceleration data is combined to build a dynamic suspension roadmap.
Essentially, by putting together an Active Adaptive Suspension system, road roughness map, and vehicle sensors, Tesla is building a global map of road conditions to change how vehicles adapt to roads in real-time. This is an innovative technique and something that Tesla’s uniquely connected fleet is capable of.
These features could provide several benefits, such as improved ride comfort and increased vehicle safety, by adjusting the suspension for conditions as they arrive. This also has the opportunity to increase vehicle efficiency, as riding over bumps while higher will slightly increase rolling efficiency as the suspension absorbs the impact rather than losing forward momentum.
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Air Suspension Saved Points
The Tesla Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck all save data points based on bumps in the road for regular routes. This means that speed bumps, steep driveways, bumpy dirt roads, or car washes will automatically trigger the suspension raising. After passing these points, the suspension will be lowered automatically.
This new active adjustable suspension will likely be a feature on all of Tesla’s future vehicles, which means a smoother ride will be coming soon to future iterations of the Model Y as well. Take a look at our Model Y Juniper Wishlist for more features we’d love to see.
Many Uber drivers use Teslas – in fact, Uber and Tesla have a joint sales program that helps Uber drivers either get Tesla rentals, or purchase/lease their own Tesla using Uber’s EV Assistance Package.
Uber has now upped their game further by integrating two features directly into Tesla – Automatic Trip Navigation and Battery-Aware Matching.
Automatic Trip Navigation
Automatic Trip Navigation connects the Uber app with Tesla. This means that when an Uber driver accepts a trip, the pick-up destination will be automatically sent to the Tesla. Once you arrive and the passenger(s) enter, their destination is automatically set in your vehicle’s navigation so that you can begin your trip. This makes the process seamless and could even save a few minutes off each trip.
Battery-Aware Matching
Another perk that comes with connecting your Tesla and Uber accounts is Battery-Aware Trip Matching. This means that you’ll only see trips, including travel distance to the pickup area, as well as the trip itself – that are within your currently estimated battery range.
For Uber drivers, this is a fantastic feature that helps filter our trips you’re not able to complete without charging. Uber drivers will have an easier time planning trips, as well as planning for their next charge – whether that’s at home, or at a Supercharger.
Setup
Setup for both Navigation and Battery-Aware Matching is simple. In the eligible vehicles pane in the Uber App, you can hit the connect button next to your Tesla. You’ll then sign into your Tesla account and grant access to Uber. Uber uses the official Tesla API for third parties to determine the range left on your vehicle and to send destinations to your navigation system.
For iOS and Android, you’ll want to grant the necessary permissions by selecting the boxes next to Vehicle Information and Vehicle Commands and hit allow. On Android, you will also have to go to Menu > Account > Navigation and enable Tesla Navigation as the primary navigation.
These two new features make Tesla Uber driving an even more compelling pitch, as many Uber drivers already save quite a bit of money from driving a low-maintenance EV, alongside the reduced cost of electricity compared to gas.
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