Not fully—a Tesla cannot truly drive itself yet. Here’s the precise breakdown:
1. Current Tesla Capabilities
Tesla has two main driver-assist packages:
Autopilot (standard / included)
Level 2 automation (on the SAE scale).
Can steer, accelerate, and brake on highways.
Requires the driver to stay alert, hands on the wheel, and ready to take over.
Full Self-Driving (FSD) package (optional, extra cost)
Adds more advanced features: city street navigation, traffic light/stop sign recognition, automatic turns, Summon, and Autopark.
Still Level 2; the driver must supervise at all times.
2. What “Self-Driving” Really Means Today
Teslas cannot operate without a human driver present.
Features like automatic lane changes, highway driving, and parking are assists, not replacements for a driver.
Tesla’s FSD beta allows more advanced maneuvers in certain cities, but it is still experimental and not legally considered autonomous.
3. Timeline for True Self-Driving
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly predicted full autonomy, but as of 2026, no Tesla is legally or technically capable of Level 4 or Level 5 autonomous driving.
Regulatory approval, software reliability, and safety verification are still major hurdles.
Bottom Line
A Tesla cannot drive itself without supervision. Even with FSD, the driver is still legally and practically responsible for controlling the vehicle.
If you want, I can make a simple diagram showing Tesla’s automation levels vs. what it can actually do, which makes this really easy to visualize. Do you want me to do that?
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