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 May 15, 2025 at 8:13 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

Now Teslafy

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’.

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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”