Tesla has announced a delay in the rollout of its full self-driving (FSD) driver assistance technology on its Cybertruck vehicles, pushing the launch date to September. This announcement comes from Tesla senior executive Ashok Elluswamy, who revealed the news on social media platform X.
Initially, Tesla will introduce parking assistance features on the Cybertruck this week, followed by the full FSD rollout in September. According to Elluswamy, the Cybertruck’s unique design makes parking a bit more challenging, necessitating a phased approach.
This delay marks a departure from previous timelines set by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. In May, Musk predicted FSD would be available on Cybertrucks by late June with the release of software version 12.5. While version 12.5 was released in July, Cybertrucks were not included in the initial rollout.
Musk later stated that Cybertruck owners would gain access to FSD in August, but it seems that August will also pass without the feature being available. Despite the delays, Tesla remains committed to enabling full vehicle autonomy with FSD in the future. However, it is important to note that FSD currently requires active driver supervision and is not a fully autonomous driving system.
The Cybertruck, Tesla’s latest vehicle offering, began deliveries in November 2022. Since then, many customers have eagerly awaited access to FSD technology. The delay in FSD rollout on the Cybertruck adds another chapter to the ongoing saga of Tesla’s ambitious autonomous driving program.
