Overview

• Testing of the new FSD model has entered final stages after Elon Musk revealed it will pack roughly ten times more neural network parameters and employ enhanced video compression for sharper environmental perception.
• Tesla’s paid robotaxi service is operating in Austin with an initial fleet of about ten Model Ys covering a five-mile radius and dynamic pricing based on distance.
• Applications to regulators in the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, Arizona and Florida are under review as Tesla aims to offer its driverless ride service to half of U.S. residents by the end of the year.
• Full Self-Driving remains available to buy for $8,000 or subscribe for $99 per month in the U.S., is live in China and is pending regulatory approval for a European launch.
• The FSD suite continues to require drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and stay alert to intervene if necessary, underscoring its role as an advanced driver-assistance system.