FSD

FSD • Apr 23, 2026

Tesla shares more details on HW3 upgrade path – retrofits, microfactories, and discounts

Tesla has outlined its plan to upgrade older Hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles for customers who purchased Full Self-Driving. The strategy includes using microfactories for retrofits and offering discounts on the upgrade. This means eligible owners will have a clearer path to access newer FSD capabilities.

FSD • Apr 23, 2026

Tesla will build factories just to retrofit HW3 cars it said could do FSD, but can’t

Tesla is considering building small factories to retrofit older vehicles with newer hardware, as their current HW3 systems cannot deliver the promised Full Self-Driving capability. This would be a costly and logistically complex undertaking for the company. For owners, it represents a potential path to finally receiving the long-awaited FSD feature, though it is not yet a guaranteed action from Tesla.

FSD • Apr 22, 2026

Tesla confirms features and June timeline for FSD V14 Lite on HW3

Tesla has confirmed its "FSD V14 Lite" software will begin rolling out in June. This update will bring next-generation self-driving features to older vehicles equipped with the Hardware 3 (HW3) computer. For owners of these vehicles, it means a significant upgrade to their car's autonomous capabilities without needing new hardware.

FSD • Apr 22, 2026

Elon Musk admits millions of Tesla owners need upgrades for true ‘Full Self-Driving’

Elon Musk has acknowledged that millions of existing Tesla vehicles will require hardware upgrades to achieve true "Full Self-Driving" capability. This admission contrasts with years of promises that the functionality would be enabled through software updates alone. For owners, this means potential additional costs and could expose Tesla to legal challenges over its past marketing claims.

FSD • Apr 22, 2026

Elon Musk admits that millions of Tesla vehicles won’t get unsupervised FSD

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that vehicles with the older Hardware 3 (HW3) computer will not receive unsupervised Full Self-Driving capability. This affects roughly 4 million owners, including those who previously paid for the FSD feature. The announcement clarifies a significant hardware limitation for a large portion of the existing Tesla fleet.

FSD • Apr 22, 2026

Elon Musk pushes unsupervised FSD for consumer Teslas — again

Elon Musk has again delayed the timeline for unsupervised Full Self-Driving, stating it will not arrive for consumer Tesla vehicles until Q4 2026 at the earliest. This continues a pattern of postponed deadlines for the long-promised autonomous feature. For owners and enthusiasts, it means another significant wait for the capability to use FSD without driver supervision.

FSD • Apr 22, 2026

Tesla seems to say Robotaxi launch will be pushed back in 5 US cities

Tesla's latest earnings report indicates a delay for its planned Robotaxi service in five out of eight previously announced U.S. cities. This suggests a significant scaling back of the initial launch rollout. For owners and enthusiasts, it means a longer wait for the autonomous ride-hailing service and signals ongoing development challenges.

FSD • Apr 22, 2026

Tesla Robotaxi Usage Surges in Q1 2026 as Paid Miles Nearly Triple

Tesla's Robotaxi service saw a major expansion in early 2026, with the distance traveled by paying customers nearly tripling. This surge indicates the company's autonomous ride-hailing program is scaling up successfully in real-world use. For owners and enthusiasts, it demonstrates tangible progress toward Tesla's vision of a profitable, fully autonomous fleet.

FSD • Apr 22, 2026

Tesla sees record FSD subscriptions in Q1 2026

Tesla reported a record number of Full Self-Driving (FSD) software subscriptions in the first quarter of 2026. This surge indicates growing consumer adoption and confidence in the company's advanced driver-assistance system. For owners and enthusiasts, this strong uptake is a positive sign for the technology's development and Tesla's recurring software revenue.

FSD • Apr 22, 2026

FSD v14.3.1 (2026.2.9.7): Tesla owners report some regressions, rollout status, and Release Notes

Tesla has begun rolling out FSD v14.3.1 (firmware 2026.2.9.7) to more users in the US and Canada as a minor update to the earlier v14.3 release. Some Tesla owners are reporting regressions, meaning the update may introduce new issues or performance declines compared to the previous version. For owners and enthusiasts, this signals that while the rollout is expanding, the update is not without bugs, and they should monitor feedback before installing.

FSD • Apr 21, 2026

Tesla Cybercab Spotted in Las Vegas Testing

Tesla's dedicated Robotaxi vehicle, the Cybercab, has been seen undergoing real-world testing on public roads in Las Vegas. This marks a significant step in the development of Tesla's autonomous ride-hailing service. For owners and enthusiasts, it signals tangible progress toward the company's goal of launching a fully self-driving taxi network.

FSD • Apr 20, 2026

Tesla launches robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, and oops, it’s already unavailable

Tesla has launched a limited robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston, but it appears to have extremely low vehicle availability. The launch was highlighted by a video of a driverless Model Y, but the service is already listed as unavailable. For owners and enthusiasts, this signals a very early and restricted test phase of Tesla's autonomous ride-hailing ambitions.