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Tesla is now rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) to Cybertruck customers.
"Boys and girls, the wait is finally over! It is real! It is here NOW! AND IT IS SPECTACULAR!" says one driver in the Tesla Cybertruck Owners Forum.
"Received the update. Confirmed it’s true," adds another driver. "Used it for short trips. Pretty impressed thus far. Handled city driving well."
Since the Cybertruck's November 2023 debut, it has been the only vehicle in Tesla's lineup without FSD, which is enabled on vehicles through an over-the-air software update. The EV is still selling, with Tesla moving 5,175 Cybertrucks in July, which is almost more than all other EV pickup trucks combined, Jalopnik reports.
Tesla has steadily pushed back the Cybertruck's FSD timeline over the past nine months, likely because of challenges adapting the tech to the Cybertruck's unique size and shape. But earlier this month, the Tesla AI team teased a September release.
"This is an early access build," Tesla tells Cybertruck drivers who receive the update. "You and anyone you authorize must use additional caution and remain attentive."
Tesla notes the update "does not make your vehicle autonomous. Do not become complacent." The company has battled lawsuits over fatal crashes involving vehicles with FSD enabled. The state of California banned Tesla from calling it "full" self-driving, as it still requires a driver's attention and steering wheel.
On Oct. 10, Tesla will reveal the Cybercab, an autonomous robotaxi. It faces regulatory challenges to operate in the US, though CEO Elon Musk has reiterated on multiple earnings calls this year that solving autonomous driving AI challenges is the company's current focus.
