Come on down! You're the next contestant on The Autopilot-Release-Date Is Right...?

[0Q991]

I got the notification--going to update during the day (car plugged in).

Do you need a cell signal to install? I figured it was already downloaded to the car...

 

[Kbra]

I got the notification--going to update during the day (car plugged in).

Do you need a cell signal to install? I figured it was already downloaded to the car...

I think the software is downloaded to the car but i would assume there would be a communication to Tesla during the install for a verification or software check. I honestly haven't tried it but don't really want to verify i'm right an be stuck. It's probably something i can just email Tesla about.

 

[Gizmotoy]

I got the notification--going to update during the day (car plugged in).
Do you need a cell signal to install? I figured it was already downloaded to the car...

No. Essentially every update my car has received for the past two years has happened without any kind of network connection because my vehicle lives underground both at home and at work. Once you get the notification you're good, it'll update without a network connection.

 

[0Q991]

No. Essentially every update my car has received for the past two years has happened without any kind of network connection because my vehicle lives underground both at home and at work. Once you get the notification you're good, it'll update without a network connection.

Awesome. Thanks for the confirmation!

 

[peteyswift]

Eh, I discovered that I have version .250 and there's about 3 updates after that, so not worth getting my hopes up. It is installing now though.

 

[Kbra]

No. Essentially every update my car has received for the past two years has happened without any kind of network connection because my vehicle lives underground both at home and at work. Once you get the notification you're good, it'll update without a network connection.

Good to know. Maybe ill give it a shot later today.

 

[wk057]

From today's shareholder letter:

For example, these updates will significantly increase Autopilot functionality in properly equipped cars later this year by adding new features such as lane keeping with automatic steering, parallel parking, as well as side collision warning and improved traffic aware cruise control.

Q2 Automotive gross margin excluding ZEV credits was 23.9% on a non-GAAP basis and 22.9% on a GAAP basis. Non-GAAP gross margin was about 100 basis points below guidance, primarily due to higher manufacturing and part costs related to the ramp of our small drive unit line and the deferral of revenue recognition for certain Autopilot features which are now scheduled for release later this year.

*quietly fuming*

Seems relevant here also...

 

[MsElectric]

That is great news WK057! This means you will get Autopilot this year! You can start planning your December road trip now :biggrin:

Seriously though I'd be shocked if it is not released by October in time for the Model X reveal. They will want to show this technology in the Model X.

 

[gizmoboy]

That is great news WK057! This means you will get Autopilot this year! You can start planning your December road trip now :biggrin:

Seriously though I'd be shocked if it is not released by October in time for the Model X reveal. They will want to show this technology in the Model X.

They quoted September for delivery of the X (and also late 3rd quarter, which would be September).

 

[schonelucht]

I fear it is safe to say the prizes will stay in the wraps for easily another month. If they had planned to release this month, they would have been preciser in their wording.

 

[KK2]

That is great news WK057! This means you will get Autopilot this year! You can start planning your December road trip now :biggrin:

Seriously though I'd be shocked if it is not released by October in time for the Model X reveal. They will want to show this technology in the Model X.

From the ShareHolder letter - It does say Model X and Autopilot by end of Q3.

 

[wk057]

From the ShareHolder letter - It does say Model X and Autopilot by end of Q3.

Where?

 

[MarcG]

Where?

Jason, check out the last page of the other thread you started:

#1131

The next few years at Tesla will be transformational from a product perspective, starting with significant new Autopilot features and the launch of Model X later this quarter.

Emphasis mine. And I stand by my 9/6 date :biggrin:

 

[NigelM]

On the conf call Elon just said "We are targeting getting the AP software to early release customers on August 15th" and "depending how that goes, then to all other customers 1-2 months later"




[Pssst Bonnie, that's a weekend. ;-)]

 

[andrewket]

Ok, I'll take 11/16.

 

[bonnie]

[Pssst Bonnie, that's a weekend. ;-)]

Hasn't happened yet, has it? And how will you know if it does, hmmmm?

 

[NigelM]

Hasn't happened yet, has it? And how will you know if it does, hmmmm?

Well, Elon unusually quoted a specific date and given the upset over in this thread I suspect that Tesla may well let it be known that the beta is released.

 

[bonnie]

Well, Elon unusually quoted a specific date and given the upset over in this thread I suspect that Tesla may well let it be known that the beta is released.

That would be unusual. Let's hope that's what happens.

 

[wk057]

I'm sure people know people who are in the EAP. The car does seat 5+ you know...

 

[ohmman]

The next few years at Tesla will be transformational from a product perspective, starting with significant new Autopilot features and the launch of Model X later this quarter.

One wonders if the "significant new Autopilot features" are the currently pending features being delivered, or, potentially.. new ones that are MX/new MS specific. <speculation="now">