Tesla is about to deploy its latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) update, version 12.3.1. Elon Musk made the announcement via X, and also posted that fresh updates will be coming out every two weeks. Yes, he actually said his famous ‘two weeks” prediction for a timeline.
Although version 12.3 is in a limited number of cars, the company is poised to “address several small annoyances," according to Musk. Version 12.3.1 should start rolling out this weekend.
Should be really shining bright by late April or early May. - Elon Musk
The Specter of 'Elon Time'
Musk's declaration of forthcoming significant enhancements every two weeks is enough to make any Tesla fan have a double take. 'Elon Time, ' a popular saying among Tesla fans and observers, has a pattern of optimistic scheduling for major updates. His go-to timeline is usually two weeks. There were no emojis or anything that may suggest Musk was trying to be funny. He has stated that he cracks himself up, but this timeline may not be a joke.
Tesla's intent to fast-track FSD's capabilities through quickfire updates showcases the company's aggressive stance on innovation. It also shows how much data the company expects to collect in two-week periods to be able to make adjustments.
Version 13
Musk has stated the current rollout of FSD is so advanced that is should be called version 13 instead of 12.3. That said, the numbers will quickly go up beside the 12 with this aggressive two-week update schedule. The introduction of neural network-based decision-making in FSD v12 was a groundbreaking move. The system's ability to process raw camera footage and vehicle dynamics directly into driving maneuvers showcased an impressive leap towards achieving a level of decision-making and responsiveness akin to human drivers.
This technological advancement was met with rave reviews from both industry experts and everyday users, underscoring the potential of Tesla's approach to redefine the future of driving. Michael Dell's endorsement of FSD v12 as "super impressive" and akin to human-like driving further solidified the update's significance, elevating expectations for what Tesla's technology could achieve next.
As we look towards the deployment of v12.3.1 and beyond, the enthusiasm surrounding the FSD v12 serves as a vivid reminder of Tesla's innovation trajectory. This ongoing journey, punctuated by Musk's ambitious update timeline, continues to captivate and engage the global automotive community, setting the stage for further advancements in Tesla's quest to perfect autonomous driving.
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Rendering of what Tesla's license plate feature could look like
Not a Tesla App
Tesla update 2024.38 has started rolling out to several regions and vehicles. Thanks to Tesla hacker Greentheonly, we have a behind-the-scenes look at some new features coming to Teslas.
License Plate Display
According to Greentheonly, it looks like Tesla may soon let you display your actual license plate in the vehicle’s visualization on the screen. In our article, The Most Request Tesla Features, several readers suggested displaying the vehicle’s license plate in the visualization instead of a blank, white plate.
It looks like Tesla will be doing just that, at least in China. Green found references that appear to conclude that you’ll be able to display your vehicle’s plate on screen. This will likely be user input, so you could have it say anything you’d like, and it doesn’t have to be your actual license plate.
For many owners, who may find it difficult to remember their license plate, this could serve a practical purpose in addition to adding to the visualization's realism.
While Green was only able to say it’ll be available in China, we expect this is due to China’s software development team working on it and that it’ll eventually be released worldwide.
While code for this feature was found in update 2024.38, we may not be turned on in China yet. We suspect this feature may be a strong candidate for Tesla’s upcoming holiday update.
FSD Hardware Version Display
As part of the 2024.38 update, Tesla has now made it easy to determine whether your vehicle includes Hardware 3 or Hardware 4. You can now simply navigate to Controls > Software and tap Additional Vehicle Information. In addition to other hardware information about your vehicle, your Autopilot hardware version will now be listed as well.
You can see whether your vehicle has HW2.5, HW3, or AI4. This in-car display is useful, but if you don’t have access to the vehicle, you can always use our guide on how to determine the hardware version of a Tesla.
New Battery Health Test & Service Mode Improvements
Green found some additional things as well. There’s a new and improved Battery Health Test. The new test will show you how your car scores compared to similar vehicles in the Tesla fleet.
In addition, maintenance records can now be permanently stored “in the car.” It doesn’t appear that this feature is activated yet, but it’s likely in active development with some parts leaking out in the 2024.38 update.
Tesla has included various Service Mode improvements and new visualizations in this update.
Mr Li on X came across some covered-up Project Juniper vehicles recently and he managed to get various shots of the vehicle.
Juniper Images
This front image reveals what looks like two rows of lights, possibly confirming the front light bar for the Model Y refresh — similar to the one on the Cybercab.
The rear side has a lot of lights on it!
Mr Li on X
The rear side shows a ton of brake lights, but it’s not clear why. While it looks like the Model Y refresh will also feature a rear light bar similar to the Cybertruck, there isn’t strong evidence of that in this photo.
Mr Li on X
There's an obvious set of lights at the bottom, so it looks like the Model Y refresh will be similar to the new Model 3 where the bottom lights can operate as brake lights when the one-piece tail lights and trunk are up.
Mr Li on X
In the last photo, we see that the overall form factor of the refreshed Model Y will remain unchanged, and Tesla is focusing the changes on the front and rear ends of the vehicle, much like the Model 3 refresh. However, in this one shot, we can also see what appears to be red light leaking out of the rear camera cover opening, possibly due to the rear light bar.
The Model Y is not only Tesla’s best-selling vehicle but also the world’s best-selling car in 2023. This year, it’s expected to be the best-selling vehicle in the United States and again in the world, so this refresh will be huge for Tesla.
@DominicBRNKMN made another fantastic set of concepts based on these new images. Given he had the most accurate Model 3 Highland concept before the official launch, we’re pretty sure his latest work be close here as well.
@DominicBRNKMN
We’re super excited to see the eventual reveal of Project Juniper, which is expected in the first half of 2025. However, expect to see a few more leaks before production kicks off at Giga Shanghai.
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