{"id":6192,"date":"2026-01-23T17:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T16:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/non-categorise\/tesla-model-s-crosses-the-usa-with-fsd-0-human-intervention\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T10:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T09:16:05","slug":"tesla-model-s-crosses-the-usa-with-fsd-0-human-intervention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/news\/tesla-model-s-crosses-the-usa-with-fsd-0-human-intervention\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Model S crosses the USA with FSD: 0 human intervention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In January 2026, Alex Roy achieved a historic milestone for autonomous driving. This former automotive journalist and record holder accomplished the unthinkable: crossing the United States from Los Angeles to New York, a distance of <strong>3,081 miles<\/strong> (4,957 km), without any human intervention. For 58h22, his <strong>2024 Tesla Model S<\/strong> equipped with the <strong>AI4 chip<\/strong> and <strong>Full Self-Driving<\/strong> v14.2.2.3 managed the entire journey alone, facing snow, ice, and heavy rain.  <\/p>\n\n<p>This feat redefines the possibilities of FSD and raises a troubling question: has the human become the least reliable element in the equation? A look back at this technical event that marks a turning point for Tesla and autonomous driving. <\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"a-historic-feat-for-tesla-autonomous-driving\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A historic feat for Tesla autonomous driving<\/h2>\n\n<p>The <strong>Cannonball Run<\/strong> is much more than just a race: it&#8217;s an American automotive myth. This mythical coast-to-coast journey symbolizes ultimate performance, and Alex Roy knows every kilometer of it. But this time, he wasn&#8217;t at the wheel.  <\/p>\n\n<p>For the first time in automotive history, a vehicle traveled <strong>3,081 miles without any driver intervention<\/strong>. Not a single turn of the wheel, no braking, no manual acceleration. The context makes this feat even more remarkable: Alex had attempted the experience twice before.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>December 2024: first attempt with several necessary interventions<\/li><li>February 2025: second attempt, still with human corrections<\/li><li>January 2026: <strong>zero intervention<\/strong>, total success<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>This progression illustrates the rapid maturation of <strong>Full Self-Driving<\/strong>. It transitions from &#8220;supervised assisted driving&#8221; to near-total autonomy. For Tesla and the autonomous driving industry, this is a major milestone that proves the technology can handle thousands of kilometers in real-world conditions.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/model-s-fsd-usa-traversee-01.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla Model S crosses the USA with FSD: 0 human intervention\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"the-extreme-winter-conditions-of-the-test\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The extreme winter conditions of the test<\/h2>\n\n<h3 id=\"hostile-weather-and-road-challenges\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hostile weather and road challenges<\/h3>\n\n<p>January is not the ideal month to cross the United States. Alex Roy and his team deliberately chose this period to subject the system to <strong>extreme conditions<\/strong>: heavy snow, icy roads, treacherous black ice, heavy rain, and intense cold. <\/p>\n\n<p>These conditions severely tested the <strong>8 cameras<\/strong> of the Tesla Model S and the perception artificial intelligence. The system had to manage critical situations in full autonomy that even experienced drivers dread. <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aquaplaning on wet pavement<\/li><li>Snowy roads with invisible markings<\/li><li>Dense traffic approaching New York<\/li><li>Reduced visibility due to bad weather<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 id=\"essential-preventive-maintenance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential preventive maintenance<\/h3>\n\n<p>While the journey occurred without human intervention in driving, there was one essential action: <strong>cleaning the cameras<\/strong> during charging stops. With approximately 10 cumulative hours of charging, the team systematically checked and cleaned the sensors. <\/p>\n\n<p>This is currently the system&#8217;s limitation: the cameras cannot self-clean. In winter conditions, salt, snow, and mud accumulate quickly, compromising the vehicle&#8217;s vision. This minimal human action remains necessary to ensure safety.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"technical-performance-and-driving-range-of-the-tesla-model-s\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical performance and driving range of the Tesla Model S<\/h2>\n\n<h3 id=\"impressive-figures\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impressive figures<\/h3>\n\n<p>The data from this autonomous Cannonball Run speaks for itself:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Total duration<\/strong>: 58h22 minutes<\/li><li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 4,957 km (3,081 miles)<\/li><li><strong>Average speed<\/strong>: 64 mph (103 km\/h)<\/li><li><strong>Charging time<\/strong>: approximately 10 cumulative hours<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>The driving\/charging ratio is particularly favorable for such a long journey. Optimizing stops, with <a href=\"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/en\/supercharger\/battery-preconditioning-before-arriving-at-the-supercharger\/\">battery pre-conditioning before each Supercharger<\/a>, helped minimize downtime. For a complete crossing of the United States in winter conditions, this is a remarkable performance.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"the-winning-duo-ai4-and-fsd-v14-2-2-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The winning duo: AI4 and FSD v14.2.2.3<\/h3>\n\n<p>The success of this feat relies on the perfect combination of hardware and software. The <strong>AI4 chip<\/strong> represents the new generation of Tesla processor, with significantly higher computing power than AI3. It processes the streams from the 8 cameras in real-time with unprecedented precision.  <\/p>\n\n<p>On the software side, <strong>FSD v14.2.2.3<\/strong> is a major version with significantly improved neural learning. The system anticipates, predicts the behavior of other vehicles, and manages obstacles with almost human fluidity. This optimal hardware\/software combination made possible what seemed impossible just a year ago.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/model-s-fsd-usa-traversee-02.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla Model S crosses the USA with FSD: 0 human intervention\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"alex-roys-analysis-the-human-becomes-the-error\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alex Roy&#8217;s analysis: &#8220;The human becomes the error&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n<p>Alex Roy&#8217;s statement after this journey is as troubling as it is revealing. According to him, the rare errors during the trip were not technical, but <strong>human<\/strong>. This paradigm shift deserves attention.  <\/p>\n\n<p>During previous attempts, human interventions sometimes degraded the system&#8217;s performance rather than improving it. Alex cites several concrete examples: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Suboptimal route choices due to excessive caution<\/li><li>Hesitations during stops that extended the total time<\/li><li>Unnecessary interventions triggered by reflex, even though FSD was handling the situation perfectly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>His conclusion is unequivocal: <strong>&#8220;The human becomes the error&#8221;<\/strong>. <strong>Full Self-Driving<\/strong> has reached a <strong>system maturity<\/strong> such that it now surpasses human reliability over long distances. This statement raises philosophical questions about the driver&#8217;s role in the years to come.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"implications-for-fsd-deployment-in-france-and-europe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implications for FSD deployment in France and Europe<\/h2>\n\n<p>While this feat is inspiring, the European reality is quite different. European <strong>regulations<\/strong> impose a strict framework that limits autonomy to <strong>Level 2<\/strong>. Unlike the United States where &#8220;Supervised&#8221; FSD is permitted, Europe maintains significant restrictions.  <\/p>\n\n<p>The technological gap between Tesla USA and Tesla Europe is widening. For us, French owners, here is the situation: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Basic FSD available but with limited features<\/li><li>Automatic lane changes unavailable<\/li><li>Advanced urban navigation absent<\/li><li>Growing frustration within the French-speaking community<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>The prospects for <strong>approval<\/strong> remain uncertain. Tesla is in discussions with European authorities, but the timeline remains unclear (2026-2027 at best). The system will need to adapt to European specificities: different signage, country-specific road codes, varied road infrastructure.  <\/p>\n\n<p>In the meantime, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/superchargeur\/comment-utiliser-les-superchargeurs-tesla\/\">mastering the use of Superchargers on long journeys<\/a> to optimize your travels with the currently available features.<\/p>\n\n<p>Alex Roy&#8217;s feat undeniably demonstrates the technical maturity of <strong>Full Self-Driving<\/strong>. But between the permissive American context and the regulated European reality, there&#8217;s a world of difference. For us, French drivers, this promising technology remains out of reach for now.  <\/p>\n\n<p>I continue to follow regulatory developments closely and hope for a gradual deployment in Europe. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voiture-autonome.net\/6-niveaux-conduite-voitures-autonomes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">independent analyses<\/a>, the transition to higher levels of autonomy will still require time and education for authorities. <\/p>\n\n<p>In the meantime, I&#8217;ve created a <a href=\"https:\/\/tesliens.com\/livraison\/check-list-pour-la-livraison-tesla-model-3\/\">delivery checklist to verify the proper functioning of the cameras<\/a> upon receiving your Tesla. These sensors are essential for Autopilot and the future European FSD, so it&#8217;s best to ensure they work perfectly from the start. <\/p>\n\n<p>And you, how far have you tested your Autopilot? Share your experiences in the comments! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In January 2026, Alex Roy achieved a historic milestone for autonomous driving. 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