Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) continues to advance at a rapid pace, with significant implications for users of the HW 3.0 platform. As the company rolls out updates and optimizations, HW 3.0 owners can expect substantial improvements in their vehicles’ autonomous capabilities.
Elon has confirmed that FSD v12.5 will be available for HW 3.0 models, marking a significant milestone in the platform’s evolution.
Despite boasting 5× the parameters of its predecessors, FSD v12.5 requires specific memory and compilation optimizations to run on HW 3.0 hardware. This technical feat demonstrates Tesla’s commitment to supporting existing users while pushing the boundaries of autonomous driving technology.
The development of the HW 4.0 platform opens new possibilities for HW 3.0 users. By leveraging advancements made for HW 4.0, Tesla can potentially unlock significant performance upgrades for older hardware.
Former Tesla AI Senior Director Andrej Karpathy drew parallels between the development of large language models and FSD technology. This approach involves initially expanding model size before optimizing for efficiency, a process that could benefit HW 3.0 users in future updates.
As Tesla continues to refine its FSD models, HW 3.0 users may see substantial improvements in future versions. The potential for a highly capable FSD v13 on the HW 3.0 platform looms on the horizon, promising enhanced functionality without the need for hardware upgrades.
While much of the focus has been on the North American market, Tesla is actively working to expand FSD capabilities globally. Elon has indicated that regulatory approval for supervised FSD in Europe, China, and other countries could be achieved by the end of the year.
Tesla continues to push the boundaries of autonomous driving technology, HW 3.0 users can look forward to a future filled with exciting updates and improvements. With each new version, Tesla is proving that when it comes to FSD, it’s not just about the hardware – it’s about driving innovation forward.
Related Post
Tesla FSD v12.5 is Currently Rolling Out to More Customers: Redefining Autonomous Driving Experience
The Smart Driving Hardware Race: Tesla’s HW 4.0 Takes the Lead