Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.6 Goes to Employees - A Look At Its Improvements

By Nuno Cristovao
Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.6 is now being tested internally at Tesla
Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.6 is now being tested internally at Tesla
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Tesla's latest FSD Beta, version 11.4.6 is currently undergoing testing with Tesla employees. The software is not yet available to the public, but if testing goes well we may see a release in the near future.

However, it's also possible that this beta never leaves internal testing, much like FSD Beta 11.4.5, if major issues are discovered.

The latest FSD Beta available to consumers is beta 11.4.4, although many have expressed disappointment with this version and think it's a step backward. Many other owners are on FSD Beta 11.3.6.

Improvements to Automatic Emergency Braking

FSD Beta 11.4.6 shares the same release notes as its predecessors, 11.4.5 and 11.4.4, except for one notable addition. With this beta, Tesla has introduced "automatic emergency braking for general obstacles as detected by their occupancy network." This appears to indicate that automatic emergency braking will now activate for obstacles besides vehicles and pedestrians.

Tesla's occupancy network can identify objects, even if it can't recognize the entity, so Tesla may now have higher confidence in this object detection that it allows automatic emergency braking to activate in these circumstances.

Tesla recently made massive improvements to automatic emergency braking by allowing it to activate while the vehicle is traveling in reverse and for vehicles that are traveling perpendicularly to your car, such as if someone runs a red light at an intersection. Automatic emergency braking will now also activate at speeds over 120 mph, whereas before it maxed out at 90 mph.

Reducing Unnecessary Slowdowns

Although the only notable improvement in the release notes is to automatic emergency braking, Elon Musk chimed in on Twitter to reveal another improvement in this release. Musk says this beta will also "reduce unnecessary slowdowns." This is a common occurrence with FSD Beta in general, where it slows down for seemingly unknown reasons. Any improvements to this area will be welcomed.

As Tesla employees continue to test this latest version of FSD Beta, we may find out additional details of what other improvements may be under the hood. If testing goes smoothly it's possible we'll see a public release, although the timing can be anywhere from a few days to several weeks.

Tesla and Uber Partner for Another Discount Off New Vehicles

By Karan Singh
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Tesla and Uber are partnering to offer a new discount for Uber drivers. The offer is similar to one that was offered earlier in the year. Uber and Tesla previously offered a $2,000 USD purchase incentive under a special Uber referral code. That offer ended in March, and Tesla is now offering a new, similar offer.

Both the previous incentive as well as this new offer are only available in the United States.

Offer Conditions

The new offer is simple: If you’re an Uber Driver, you’ll be able to get $1,000 in Tesla credits upon taking delivery and another $1,000 in Uber Cash after completing 100 rideshare trips. You’ll need to purchase either a new Model 3 or Model Y—any variant, including the Performance versions, is acceptable. The program is not available for used or demo vehicles.

For anyone interested in trying out being an Uber driver, this is also a nice way to get $2,000 off a new Tesla. While the discount is no longer a purchase incentive, you can use the $1,000 in Tesla credits towards accessories, service, Supercharging, swag, or another vehicle. The Uber Cash, on the other hand, will be paid out alongside your 100th trip.

The offer is combinable with the Military Purchase Program, but you can’t use the Tesla referral program to get $500 off. If you’ve already got referral credits, though, you can use them toward the purchase of the vehicle.

Finally, you’ll need to take delivery before the end of the year (December 31st) and complete your 100th trip before February 15, 2025.

How to Use It

To take advantage of the offer, go to Tesla’s Uber page and log in via Uber. Both companies will verify that you’re eligible for the discount. You’ll also have to be in good standing as an Uber driver - if you’re not, no discount.

It's interesting to see Tesla and Uber partner so closely, given that Tesla’s Robotaxi service will become a direct competitor to Uber. Tesla also recently launched the Trip Navigation and Battery Awareness feature for Uber drivers.

Tesla Updates Cybertruck Range Extender Timeline and Specs

By Karan Singh
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Tesla has released updated specifications and a revised timeline for the Cybertruck’s Range Extender. Originally launched alongside the Cybertruck last year, the Range Extender offered a significant boost in range along with a notable price tag—requiring a $2,000 reservation deposit and an estimated price of $16,000.

Updated Specs

Tesla has updated the Ranger Extender's range, now increasing the vehicle’s range from 340 miles to 445 miles on the Dual Motor variant and from 320 miles to 440 miles on the Cyberbeast.

The updated specifications reduce the vehicle’s total range with the Range Extender by about 6% compared to the original specs, while the Range Extender itself sees a 20% reduction in range. This is a substantial reduction, and Tesla has yet to explain the change. It’s likely that they’ve started testing Cybertrucks with Range Extenders under EPA test conditions, which may have adjusted the initial range estimates.

Truck

Range

Original Range Extender

Updated Range Extender

Dual Motor AWD

325 mi

470 mi

445 mi +

Cyberbeast

301 mi

440 mi

415 mi +

Delayed Timeline

The Range Extender was originally supposed to be available for those who pre-ordered sometime in early-2025. That timeline has now been pushed back to mid-2025. However, given Tesla’s lackluster attempts at maintaining timelines, we could fully expect this timeline to continue to slip closer to 2026, but we remain hopeful that it’ll arrive on time.

Tesla has been working towards perfecting its dry-cathode process, which could also be a likely cause of the delays. Tesla may want to ship the Range Extenders as dry-cathode—it's a small batch product and one that’s easier to replace or repair than an entire truck.

Overall, the Range Extender itself is an interesting item. While it does provide a small range increase—one that’s necessary for towing—it has its fair share of demerits. It takes up a considerable amount of bed space and must be installed and uninstalled by Tesla Service. Additionally, the weight in the bed will result in a change in the center of gravity.

We’re interested to see what Tesla does with the Range Extender - we’ve only seen a few pictures of engineering samples on Tesla’s site, but it could come with considerable changes when it launches.

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