Tesla CEO Elon Musk has acknowledged that the final version of the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology is not yet ready for public release — and there is no definitive date for when it will be available. During Tesla’s conference call following the release of its Q1 2025 financial results, Musk updated shareholders about the company’s self-driving plans, which he emphasized as essential to Tesla’s future, according to Daily Galaxy. Since 2016, Tesla has marketed vehicles claiming they have the necessary hardware for FSD features — significantly boosting sales of the FSD package — which can cost buyers up to $12,000. However, during the call, Musk said, “We’re going to have to upgrade the Hardware 3 computer” to achieve true self-driving capabilities, the outlet reported. The announcement sparked backlash from customers who felt misled, prompting Tesla to cover the costs of upgrading affected vehicles to the newer Hardware 4 — a move analysts estimate could reach hundreds of...