Elon Musk's recent revelations have set the Tesla community abuzz with anticipation. The tech visionary himself tested an unreleased version of the Tesla Full Self-Driving suite, known as the v12 Alpha build, and couldn't help but describe its performance as "mind-blowing."
Hot on the heels of the Full Self-Driving Beta v11.4.6 release for non-employees, Musk's excitement for the v12 Alpha build is contagious. About a month ago, he had already been hyping up its performance. While it's not quite ready for public release, Musk hinted that it might reach customers later this year, provided it undergoes further refinements.
Wow. FSD Beta is getting freakishly good. And i’m still on 11.4.4, not 11.4.6 yet.
— Whole Mars Catalog (@WholeMarsBlog) July 26, 2023
The most significant revelation came with the announcement that v12 would shed the "beta" label, a milestone that signifies Tesla's increased confidence in the suite. Instead of being referred to as "Full Self-Driving Beta," it would carry the prestigious title of "Full Self-Driving."
However, it's important to note that shedding the "beta" label doesn't imply fully-autonomous driving capabilities. Rather, it represents a substantial improvement over previous iterations of the FSD suite, the result of extensive data gathered from hundreds of millions of miles of driving and the powerful Dojo supercomputer.
Without a doubt, the v12 build of the Full Self-Driving suite will be the most accurate and robust version to date. But before you get too excited, it's unlikely to hit the roads for at least a few more months. While Musk optimistically suggested a potential end-of-year release, we all know his ambitious timelines. A safer estimate might be sometime in 2024.
So, buckle up and stay tuned for the electrifying journey ahead as Tesla continues to push the boundaries of autonomous driving technology. The v12 Alpha build promises to be a game-changer, paving the way for an exciting future of automotive innovation.
