Tesla FSD: HW4 Succeeds in Fake Wall Test, HW3 Falls Short

Fast Summary

• A 2025 Tesla Cybertruck equipped with Full Self-Driving Hardware 4 (FSD HW4) and software version V13.2.8 successfully passed a “fake wall” test.
• A 2022 Tesla Model Y with FSD hardware 3 (HW3) and software version V12.5 failed the same test.
• the “fake wall” test appears to be designed to evaluate a vehicle’s autonomous driving performance in recognizing and correctly responding to obstacles.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The advancements in Tesla’s hardware for autonomous driving underline the rapid pace of innovation in artificial intelligence-powered automotive technology. India, aiming to position itself as a global leader in auto manufacturing and AI-enabled mobility, should carefully study such developments. With an increasing emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) domestically, incorporating or competing with high-level self-driving technologies can drive innovation within India’s EV ecosystem.

Moreover,regulatory frameworks for testing such autonomous systems need progress as India moves toward integrating these technologies into its transportation sector. Autonomous safety benchmarks like the “fake wall” test could serve as inspiration for crafting Indian-specific standards for diverse traffic conditions.

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