NEW TESLA VISION SELF-PARKING AND "ASS" SMART SUMMON RELEASED IN UK

EV Channels Review

The latest Tesla software update brings "Actually Smart Summon" (ASS) and Tesla Vision self-parking to the UK, tested here on a 2024 Model 3 Performance Highland. While self-parking shows significant improvement, particularly in perpendicular parking scenarios and when guided by clear white lines, it still fumbles in tighter parallel parking situations and can be hesitant. The system's reliance on cameras (Tesla Vision) without sensors is noted, with the reviewer impressed by its ability to detect kerbs and spaces ahead. However, Summon functionality is deemed less useful, requiring the user to be within 6 meters of the car, limiting its practical application beyond specific scenarios like being boxed in. The reviewer questions the value of Enhanced Autopilot for these features alone, suggesting they are not yet compelling enough for a purchase, especially given reservations about the core Autopilot function. The video highlights potential but emphasizes that these features still require refinement and are not yet a substitute for human parking ability in all situations.