Tesla owner upgraded from Model Y to a Cybertruck but was immediately left scratching his head
- The Tesla Cybertruck has always divided opinion
- He decided to test the Full Self-Driving (FSD) on version 13.2.2
- The less-than-perfect results surprised him
Published on Dec 31, 2024 at 1:21 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 02, 2025 at 3:14 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Few things are as controversial as the Tesla Cybertruck – and this time it wasn’t its torque or bulky frame under the microscope.
When one YouTuber upgraded from the Model Y to the Cybertruck, he was less than impressed with one aspect of its performance.
In fact, one error left the content creator labeling the incident a ‘travesty’.
The system he wasn’t happy with might come as a surprise.
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From Model Y to Tesla Cybertruck
The video by US-based Tesla enthusiast and Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta Tester, Now Teslafy, aka Shon, put the Tesla Cybertruck’s FSD version 13.2.2 through its paces.
He upgraded from his beloved and trusty Model Y Performance over Christmas.
However, after being such a fan of his previous Tesla he wanted to see what his upgrade could do – and he’s not the first YouTuber to test it out.
He wasn’t going easy on it and it bears repeating that it is a ‘hands-on feature that requires you to pay attention to the road at all times’ according to the EV giant’s website.
He chose a challenging route to assess the car’s supposed performance improvements, particularly in navigating tricky areas like merging lanes and ‘Pyus Challenge’ right-turn-only zones.
This recurring navigation problem at right-turn-only lanes has historically ended in disengagement when the FSD failed to switch lanes properly.
The results
Things started well, with the FSD handling previously challenging scenarios, such as merging and an off-ramp split, successfully.
Not bad considering FSD only became available for the pickup in September 2024.
Speed control and lane selection showed significant enhancements compared to earlier versions.
So Shon was shocked when the EV ended up in a right-hand-only lane instead of going straight.
“Oh, that’s a disengagement. Wow, why did it get into the right-hand turning to go straight? So, that’s a fail,” he said.
However, despite this hiccup, he maintained the Cybertruck was still his ‘dream vehicle’.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
