PODCAST: TESLA FULL SELF-DRIVING BETA TEST, VPP EVENT, TESLA SEMI, AND MORE

EV Channels Review

This podcast episode delves into a critical assessment of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta, highlighting both its impressive capabilities and significant shortcomings. The reviewer recounts a "scary" experience testing FSD Beta on winding mountain roads, where the system struggled with sharp turns, occasionally veering over lane lines, and exhibited phantom braking. While acknowledging FSD Beta's strength in detecting and predicting the behavior of pedestrians and its proficiency on highways (similar to Autopilot), the reviewer emphasizes that it adds stress rather than comfort in city driving. The discussion also touches upon the delayed rollout of FSD Beta version 10.69 and the ongoing debate about its potential to reach Level 4 autonomy by year-end. Additionally, the episode covers updates on the Tesla Semi, the expansion of Tesla's Supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs, the successful first event of Tesla's Virtual Power Plant, and the complexities surrounding the Inflation Reduction Act's EV tax credits.