Recently, Elon Musk officially acknowledged that HW3 is insufficient to properly support the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature that many Tesla owners purchased years ago, leading to significant backlash. Over 3,000 European owners are now considering legal action against Tesla, as the company assured that HW3-equipped vehicles would eventually be compatible with FSD.
In response, Tesla announced the upcoming launch of FSD V14 Lite for HW3 owners. This version is essentially a simplified edition of the complete FSD. The specific differences remain unclear, as both versions are classified as Level 2 driver-assistance systems that require continuous human supervision.
Furthermore, the official statement indicated that the rollout for international customers will commence only after the U.S. rollout is completed. The U.S. rollout is expected to start by the end of June, but considering technical verification, regional adjustments, and necessary regulatory approvals, it may take several months or even up to a year before European customers receive FSD V14 Lite.
Just days ago, Musk proposed an alternative solution—a plan to establish micro factories to retrofit HW3 vehicles with HW4 chips and upgraded cameras. However, given the high costs involved, it remains uncertain whether Tesla will pursue this option.
This situation raises the question of whether vehicles equipped with HW4 will face similar challenges as their HW3 counterparts, especially since the company recently announced a new iteration of its vehicle brain.
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