You may have already heard it from the USA: Autosteer – the automatic lane keeping of the Basic Autopilot – will not be activated on the Cybertruck. Instead, Tesla is giving all affected owners in North America one year of Full Self-Driving (FSD Supervised). For us in Germany, this is primarily an exciting insight into Tesla's software strategy – because the Cybertruck will not be offered here for the time being, and Model S/3/X/Y will continue to retain Autosteer.
Why does Tesla forgo Autosteer on the Cybertruck?
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Independent Vehicle Platform: Radical steering ratio, new camera positions, and dimensions make adapting the old Autopilot stack complex.
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Focus on FSD Technology: Tesla develops Basic Autopilot (classic programming) and FSD (AI-based) separately. With the Cybertruck, they want to rely solely on the modern FSD architecture.
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Resource Bundling: Instead of maintaining two systems in parallel, developer hours are fully invested in FSD Unsupervised – the basis for the planned robotaxi network.
The Compensation Package in Detail
| Point | Content | Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 12 months FSD Supervised | ~1,188 USD |
| Activation | Subscribe by June 6, 2025, then cancellable at any time | ‑ |
| Function | Full FSD functionality including navigation, traffic light & stop sign recognition | ‑ |
*corresponds to an annual subscription price of 99 USD/month
What does this mean for future Autopilot functions?
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Lane Departure Avoidance is already running on the FSD architecture and has been active in the Cybertruck since the Spring update.
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Medium to long term Tesla could define a "Light Version" of FSD as a new Basic Autopilot – then also for the Cybertruck.
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Cost structure: If Basic Autopilot fully merges into FSD, Tesla could further reduce the hardware price and increase software revenues.
Relevance for European Tesla drivers
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Informative, no change domestically: Model 3/Y from Grünheide retain Autosteer as part of the free Basic Autopilot.
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Outlook: The migration of classic driver assistance to the FSD stack could also be noticeable in Europe in the medium term – as a function upgrade or new subscription model.
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Robotaxi development: Tesla's consistent focus on FSD with the Cybertruck shows how seriously the company is pursuing its Robotaxi goal (launch in Austin).
Conclusion
Tesla's decision to remove Autosteer from the Cybertruck , is less of a cost-saving move and more of a technological liberation: everything on one software platform. For US buyers, this brings one year of FSD for free, while for us in Europe, it initially offers only exciting insights. We are keeping an eye on whether and when Tesla fully transfers the classic autopilot functions into the FSD world.
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