Tesla has begun distributing its latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised version, v13.2.1, primarily targeting vehicles equipped with Hardware 4 (HW4) computer systems.
Ashok Elluswamy, the Autopilot program lead, confirmed the wider rollout on X and provided insights into the company’s near-term software deployment strategy.
Key Developments (Full Self-Driving V13.2.1)
Software Deployment
- Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised v13.2.1 is currently being rolled out to AI4 (Hardware 4) vehicle owners
- A holiday vehicle software update is expected within a week
- The team is developing an updated v12.6 version for Hardware 3 (AI3) vehicles by year-end
Tesla Model Y Full Self-Driving (FSD V13.2.1) Release Notes:
Hardware and Future Plans
- Tesla remains committed to supporting owners with older hardware
- CEO Elon Musk previously noted a potential limitation for Unsupervised FSD on AI3 vehicles
- Musk has indicated that Tesla would offer upgrades for FSD-purchasing owners if AI3 becomes incompatible
- AI5 is projected to be implemented in Optimus and new vehicle productions by the end of 2025
Performance Observations
Early reviews of FSD Supervised v13 and v13.2.1 have been largely positive, with users reporting improved navigation capabilities, including:
- Enhanced obstacle avoidance
Early reviews of FSD Supervised v13.2.1 show cars avoiding obstacles and navigating traffic violations. One review from X user Greggertruck features his experience in a Cybertruck. (Video)
Cybertruck just totally avoided some junk in the turn lane, waiting to switch until it passed. Obstacle avoidance seems improved in FSD V13.2.1 you’re wild @Tesla_AI pic.twitter.com/zajda8jRvK
— Greggertruck (@greggertruck) December 16, 2024
- More cautious interactions with other vehicles
- Ability to navigate complex traffic scenarios
Cybertruck FSD V13 Specific Notes
- FSD updates for Cybertruck are being rolled out with slight variations compared to other AI4 vehicles
- The current version lacks some features like integrated unpark, reverse, and park capabilities
- Actually Smart Summon remains pending in future updates
Tesla Cybertruck Full Self-Driving (FSD V13.2.1) release notes:
Watch Teslatino’s footage of early FSD Supervised v13.2.1 as his Cybertruck drives to the Post Office below.
Here's another quick FSD Supervised v13.2.1 clip. I wish I had the full screen option to just start FSD without me having to activate the car with the brake pedal. I don't have the option anywhere on the settings to activate it like the Model Ys have it. Maybe I am just blind. pic.twitter.com/DLSsv4EIgn
— TesLatino (@TesLatino) December 16, 2024