Tesla’s self-driving technology can be broken down into a typology based on various levels of automation and capabilities, which are still evolving toward full autonomy.

1. Autopilot: This is Tesla’s entry-level driver assistance feature, offering lane centering and adaptive cruise control. It is not considered “self-driving” and requires constant driver supervision​(Tesla).
2. Enhanced Autopilot (EAP): Building on Autopilot, this system includes features like Navigate on Autopilot, which helps with highway driving, and auto lane change. EAP also allows for features like Autopark and Summon, which help the vehicle park itself or be remotely moved within certain limits​(Tesla).
3. Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised: This is Tesla’s most advanced offering currently in development. While branded as “Full Self-Driving,” it still requires driver supervision and intervention. It includes features such as automatic lane changes, responding to traffic signals, navigating city streets, and limited hands-off driving on highways​(Autopilot Review)​(Tesla).
   • FSD 12.5: The latest iteration introduces an end-to-end neural network system that manages both city and highway driving. Despite its advances, including smoother decision-making and better lane management, it still operates in a supervised mode​(TechRadar)​(Engadget).
4. Full Autonomy (Future State): Tesla aims to reach Level 5 autonomy, which would require no driver input at all. However, this level has not been achieved yet, with predictions for unsupervised driving expected by 2025, depending on regulatory approvals and technological milestones​(Tesla Oracle).

Tesla’s FSD technology is progressively moving toward full autonomy, but it is not yet truly self-driving. The company is working on reducing the number of necessary driver interventions to make this a reality​(

Tesla Oracle).