Tesla Rolls Out Full Self-Driving (FSD) v12.4.2 to External Beta Testers: First Impressions and Updates

Tesla (TSLA) has started rolling out the highly anticipated new version 12.4.2 of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to external beta testers. This rollout comes after Tesla employees have been testing the software since last week, indicating that the company is confident in its performance.

The delay in deploying the software to non-employee testers was due to concerns about the driving smoothness of the system. Tesla CEO Elon Musk explained that while the new version had significantly fewer interventions, it lacked smoothness in driving. This led to a delay in the release as the company worked to address these issues.

Initial impressions from non-employee beta testers have been positive, with testers reporting improvements in areas such as comfort, confidence, decision-making, and safety. Phantom braking, a common issue in previous versions, was almost non-existent in the new release. Testers also noted improvements in quick decision-making and performance on challenging road conditions.

Overall, the rollout of FSD v12.4.2 marks another step forward in Tesla’s autonomous driving technology. The company is expected to expand the user base for the software after the initial testing phase proves successful. Stay tuned for more updates on Tesla’s latest advancements in autonomous driving technology.