FYI: Tesla is gearing up to extend its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology to right-hand drive (RHD) markets by late Q1 to early Q2 2025, contingent upon regulatory approvals.
Tesla Plans FSD Deployment in RHD Markets by 2025
Elon Musk Announces Timeline
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has disclosed an anticipated rollout schedule for Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in right-hand drive (RHD) markets. According to Musk, Tesla targets a deployment timeframe from late Q1 to early Q2 of 2025, pending regulatory permissions.
Integration with Regional Plans
Musk revealed this timeline as an addition to a recent FSD release plan shared by Tesla’s Artificial Intelligence team. The roadmap outlines Tesla’s plans to introduce FSD to Europe and China in Q1 2025, once regulatory approvals are secured. This suggests that initially, FSD will be available for left-hand drive (LHD) markets upon its European launch.
Elon Musk Confirms on Twitter
“Hopefully, RHD markets in late Q1, early Q2, pending regulatory approval.” — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 5, 2024.
Implications for RHD Markets
Releasing FSD in RHD markets will provide advanced driver-assist capabilities to a wider range of Tesla owners, notably those in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This extends Tesla’s FSD presence globally, marking a vital progression towards complete global availability.
Upcoming FSD Enhancements
Tesla’s schedule foresees substantial advancements for FSD prior to its expected release in China, Europe, and RHD regions. According to the Tesla AI team’s roadmap, the company plans to unveil unified models of FSD v12.5.2 for AI3 and AI4 vehicles this month, followed by FSD V13 in October. The V13 update is projected to enhance miles between required interventions by approximately six times.
AI Investments Powering FSD Enhancements
Tesla’s advancements in FSD are driven by substantial investments in artificial intelligence. The development of the Cortex supercomputer cluster at Giga Texas, consisting of 100,000 Nvidia H100/H200 GPUs, exemplifies this commitment. Additionally, reports indicate Tesla is investing around $500 million in the Dojo supercomputer project located in Buffalo, New York. These supercomputer clusters are designed to significantly advance and perfect Tesla’s FSD and Autopilot technologies.
Conclusion
Tesla’s strategic move to introduce FSD to RHD markets by early 2025 represents a critical advance in the company’s global strategy. With continued investments in AI and supercomputing capabilities, Tesla is poised to refine and elevate its FSD system, making autonomous driving a reality for even more drivers worldwide.
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William Kouch, Editor of Automotive.fyi
