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Tesla Is Using Radar After Musk Said It Wouldn' t

Jun. 10, 2022 1:43 PM ET by Chase Bierenkoven Electric Vehicles / 12 Comments We're just as confused as you are. It appears Tesla is changing course. Boss Elon Musk has said on numerous occasions that Tesla's Full Self Driving software will not use radar to progress. Instead, the brand's rival to Mercedes' Drive Pilot will use cameras exclusively. Or so we thought. Now, that might be changing, as new filings indicate. Right now, we're not sure what application this is for. It could just as well be for Tesla Model S radar sensors as it could anything else. Regardless, the point is this Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing is for a radar device, as clearly indicated by a label (just under the Tesla logo). https://twitter.com/iamkellex/status/1534240730633236480 Tesla iamkellex/Twitter Tesla Tesla Moreover, this isn't the first backtrack on the brand's anti-radar stance. Tesla has indicated it's testing a new 4D radar imaging with twice the range of existing radar. Perhaps sufficient advancements in radar tech could be enough to make the company change course. It's certainly something that has worked for other manufacturers. Mercedes' active cruise control uses both sensors, in addition to a HUD to let you know what your EQS or other model is up to. The filing was leaked via Twitter, and it already has some FSD users a little worried. Those users are worried that if Tesla upgrades to new radar and camera sensors for its Autopilot and FSD software, their pricey EVs will lag behind. It's a justified concern, seeing as the switch to radar will necessitate the installation of physical parts. No over-the-air software update will add that to any existing FSD-equipped car. Tesla Mercedes-Benz Tesla Tesla Should Tesla head in this direction, we imagine it will cause a stir among customers. How would you feel about paying more than $12,000 for the brand's Full Self Driving software only to find it was going to be outdated in the next few years? Supra owners will know the feeling. Toyota extracted far more power from 2021 Supras than the 2020 models, and those people were understandably feeling left out. It'll be a while before we learn more. After digging through the FCC filings, we found a confidentiality request from Tesla. That request likely means the FCC won't be saying much about what's going on with Tesla's radar device. For now, we'll have to wait for Tesla to announce some changes, likely via Musk on Twitter. HyperChange/YouTube Tesla Tesla

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Tesla Model S Chase Bierenkoven Associate Editor Shortly before applying to law school, Chase decided to take a chance on pursuing his dream job: playing with cars and getting paid for it. Law school was just a means to an end, after all. His first writing job was freelance and barely paid his grocery bill. It quickly turned into a full-time position, eventually leading Chase to join CarBuzz in 2022. Chase now tests cars, and sits comfortably at the news desk when he's not in the driver's seat. In his spare time, Chase can be heard trying to play guitar, or out enjoying Colorado's natural splendor in his BMW M3. Contact Chase @bierenkoven @cbier823 LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top