Tesla’s in-car AI Ara has mentioned that unsupervised full self-driving could be provided in FSD V15, renewing interest in a possible release. Cleantechnica, an electric-vehicle outlet, reported on Sept. 26 that a 2026 Model Y driver equipped with HW4 shared their experience using FSD V14 and a conversation with Ara.

The driver said FSD V14 had improved to the point that it could drive in most situations without steering wheel, brake or accelerator input. They said its ability to handle everyday driving situations such as stop signs, traffic lights, curves, construction zones, roundabouts, parked cars and pedestrians had improved compared with earlier versions.

The driver also described performance at the start and end of trips. The car could reverse out of the garage and perform a three-point turn, but after returning home it rarely parked itself inside the garage even if it found the driveway. In large store parking lots, it could find an empty space and reverse park, but it could not choose the spot the driver wanted. The driver said cases remained where it did not follow the navigation route or moved into the wrong lane while waiting at a traffic signal.

The driver said FSD operated very stably on highways and two-lane roads and asked whether an unsupervised mode could be opened first for such sections. Ara replied that Tesla was already operating unsupervised robotaxis in some geofenced cities. It then said FSD V15 could be released late this year or early next year, and that this version could provide unsupervised full self-driving.

It was also pointed out that there are still many constraints before nationwide commercialisation. Robotaxis currently operate only in limited areas, meaning they are not at a stage that reflects all road and parking environments nationwide. The driver also said it was more realistic for the unsupervised function to be introduced first under specific conditions such as limited-access highways rather than being fully opened.

Pricing policy was also cited as a variable. Tesla stopped selling a permanent purchase option for FSD a few days ago to new-car buyers and existing customers who do not have it, and now offers only a $99-a-month subscription. The driver said they paid $6,000 to buy FSD for a 2018 Model 3, but the car is equipped with HW3 and cannot run the latest FSD V14. The driver also voiced concern that some existing users could be priced out if fees rise, as Elon Musk has signalled a price increase for FSD at the unsupervised stage.

The driver also raised complaints about cuts to basic features. They said Tesla vehicles now provide only smart cruise control as standard without automatic lane assist, calling it a move to expand monthly subscription FSD sales. They also raised the issue that if unsupervised FSD is a technology directly linked to safety, it should be distributed more broadly across more vehicles.