Will all Tesla owners need a hardware upgrade for Full Self-Driving?

Elon Musk confirmed that millions of Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for a future version of its Full Self-Driving software that does not require human supervision.

What hardware components need upgrading for Tesla's FSD?

Cars with Hardware 3 will require a new computer and new cameras to run the advanced version of Full Self-Driving.

How will Tesla handle the hardware upgrade process?

Tesla is considering building "micro-factories" in major metropolitan areas to efficiently manage the hardware replacements and avoid overwhelming service centers.

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Musk Admits Tesla FSD Needs More Than Software

23 Apr

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Summary

Millions of Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future FSD.
Current Hardware 3 is insufficient for unsupervised Full Self-Driving.
Tesla plans micro-factories to handle hardware replacement burden.

Musk Admits Tesla FSD Needs More Than Software

Elon Musk disclosed on Wednesday that a future, unsupervised version of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software will necessitate hardware upgrades for millions of owners. This admission marks a shift from previous assurances that only software updates would be required.

Cars equipped with Hardware 3, sold between 2019 and 2023, will need new computers and cameras. Musk acknowledged this replacement process will be "painful and difficult." To manage the anticipated service demand, Tesla is exploring the creation of "micro-factories" in major metropolitan areas.