Tesla has unveiled a new section on its website aimed at providing more transparent safety statistics for its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems. This move comes in response to past criticisms of the company’s safety reporting practices. The updated hub signifies a step towards greater accountability and reliability in sharing safety data, reflecting Tesla’s efforts to build trust in its self-driving technology.
Despite the apparent improvements in reporting, safety experts remain cautious. Civil engineer Noah Goodall, known for his Tesla Autopilot studies, expressed reservations about the accuracy of the numbers, citing Tesla’s history of data disclosures that have been questioned.
The new site highlights that Tesla owners have collectively driven over 6.47 billion miles using FSD, with users experiencing major collisions after approximately 5.1 million miles and minor collisions after around 1.5 million miles. These figures, when compared to national averages, suggest a higher level of safety for Tesla FSD users.
An important critique of Tesla’s previous safety reports was their heavy focus on Autopilot, neglecting the performance of the more advanced FSD on local roads. This shift towards more comprehensive reporting indicates a step in the right direction for providing a clearer picture of safety outcomes for both systems.
Source: The Verge