Full Self-Driving (FSD) is Tesla’s most advanced driver-assistance package that enables your car to navigate highways, change lanes, park itself, recognize traffic signals, and even drive through city streets — with supervision. Despite the name, it does not make your Tesla fully autonomous.
What Can Tesla FSD Do?
Here’s what’s included in Full Self-Driving:
| Feature | Included in FSD? |
|---|---|
| Navigate on Autopilot | ✅ |
| Auto Lane Change | ✅ |
| Autopark (Parallel + Perpendicular) | ✅ |
| Summon | ✅ |
| Smart Summon | ✅ |
| Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control | ✅ |
| City Street Driving (FSD Beta) | ✅ (Beta Program) |
What is Navigate on Autopilot? – Learn how Tesla drives itself on highways.
How Does FSD Work?
Tesla’s FSD system uses:
- 8 external cameras
- Tesla Vision (camera-only perception, no radar)
- Neural networks trained on billions of miles of driving data
- Real-time AI decision-making
- Maps, GPS, and Tesla’s in-house chip (HW3 or HW4)
All this allows the car to “see” its surroundings, interpret traffic signals, plan routes, and make driving decisions — but you must remain attentive and ready to take over.
What FSD Is Not
- FSD is not autonomous driving.
The car cannot legally or safely drive itself without human supervision. - You must keep your hands on the wheel.
Tesla will warn or disengage the system if it detects you’re inattentive. - It’s still in Beta.
City street driving (aka “FSD Beta”) is being tested by select Tesla owners in the U.S.
What is Tesla Autopilot? – Compare with Tesla’s standard driver-assist features.
City Street Driving with FSD Beta
FSD Beta allows your Tesla to:
- Navigate local roads
- Make turns at intersections
- Respond to traffic lights and stop signs
- Handle roundabouts, pedestrians, and cyclists
However, this feature is still under development. Tesla selects drivers with high Safety Scores to test FSD Beta.
What is Tesla Safety Score? – Learn how it determines your eligibility for Beta access.
FSD Pricing
- One-Time Purchase: ~$12,000 USD
- Subscription: $99–$199/month depending on vehicle
Prices may vary by country and vehicle model.
Where Is FSD Available?
FSD Beta is currently available in:
- United States (most states)
- Canada (limited release)
- Other countries: Highway-only features work, but city driving features are not fully released due to local regulations
Requirements
- Tesla Hardware 3.0 or higher (HW3 or HW4)
- Active Tesla account
- Tesla app and over-the-air update enabled
- Good Safety Score (for Beta)
If your vehicle has older hardware, you may need a computer upgrade to use FSD features.
FSD vs Autopilot vs Enhanced Autopilot
| Feature | Autopilot | Enhanced Autopilot | Full Self-Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autosteer | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Traffic-Aware Cruise Control | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Navigate on Autopilot | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto Lane Change | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Autopark | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Summon | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Smart Summon | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Traffic Light / Stop Sign Control | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| City Street Driving | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (Beta) |