Back in 2020, Elon Musk made a promise: one day, your Tesla would be able to recognize and render other Teslas on the road — right there on your vehicle’s screen during Autopilot or FSD mode.
Almost five years later, it looks like Tesla is finally delivering on that promise — starting with one of its most iconic vehicles: the Cybertruck.
New Visuals Coming: Cybertruck, Trailers & More
According to Wes Morrill, Tesla’s Cybertruck Lead Engineer, the company is adding Cybertruck renderings to the Autopilot/FSD visualization system.
That means soon, you’ll actually see a Cybertruck on your screen — not just a generic truck icon.
But it doesn’t stop there.
Tesla is also working on rendering trailers properly. Right now, they usually show up as either semis or oversized trucks. With this update, you’ll start seeing more accurate depictions of what’s around you.
This matters more than you might think — especially for those who rely on the screen during Autopilot driving. More accurate visuals mean better awareness and safer decisions behind the wheel.
What About Colors and All Teslas?
Originally, Musk said Tesla would render all Teslas in their real colors. But that plan has likely changed.
Why? It might have cluttered the screen too much — Tesla uses color carefully to show things like:
- Light gray = parked vehicle
- Dark gray = lead vehicle
- Blue = important object (like your destination or an active car)
Adding more colors could cause confusion instead of clarity. So while we may not get red Model 3s and blue Model Ys showing up in rainbow style, more accurate shapes and models are definitely on the way.
It’s not yet clear if other Teslas beyond Cybertruck will get the 3D render treatment, but this is a strong step in that direction.
Why It Matters: Smarter Vision, Smarter Driving
Tesla’s visualization system isn’t just for show — it’s a core part of how your car sees the world. When your Tesla identifies a vehicle, it quickly matches it to a shape and displays it onscreen.
That’s why you sometimes see weird stuff — like a person pushing a cart showing up as a biker! These updates are part of Tesla’s ongoing effort to make those identifications smarter and more precise.
Better visuals could also improve features like:
- Actually Smart Summon
- Banish (future FSD function)
- Overall Autopilot accuracy and trustworthiness
Of course, your Tesla’s hardware (MCU) might determine whether you get these new visuals. Some older models may not support the full upgrade.
Would you want your Tesla to display other models more accurately — or even show their colors?
Let us know what you think in the comments!