Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software has reached a significant milestone, with a 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD completing over 5,000 miles on FSD without any human intervention. This impressive feat was shared by Tesla enthusiast Sawyer Merritt, who highlighted that the distance covered is equivalent to driving from Miami, Florida, to Anchorage, Alaska, without the need for any human input.
The data, gathered from the vehicle’s updated FSD statistics panel, revealed that the car autonomously drove 5,008.3 miles, with the human occupant not having to take control at any point during the journey. The driving mix consisted of approximately 10% city streets and 90% highway driving, showcasing the software’s capabilities in varied environments.
The Tesla owner, David Moss, whose Model 3 is equipped with FSD (Supervised) V14, provided the impressive stats. These statistics were accessed through Tesla’s new “Self-Driving Stats” tracking panel, which offers a more detailed look at how FSD operates in real-world scenarios, rather than just showcasing short demo clips or selective situations.
This achievement sets a new standard for hands-off driving experiences, surpassing previous records set by Tesla owners. Just recently, a Cybertruck owner made headlines by covering over 1,200 miles on FSD without any interventions. The Model 3’s performance exceeds this distance by a significant margin, indicating substantial improvements in consistency and reliability over long distances.
The timing of this milestone is noteworthy, especially as Tesla has begun testing fully autonomous Robotaxis in Austin. CEO Elon Musk has expressed confidence in Tesla’s progress towards unsupervised autonomy, with the latest FSD version even permitting drivers to text behind the wheel in certain conditions.
The advancements in FSD technology have garnered attention beyond Tesla’s core fanbase, with a South Korean lawmaker praising the system after experiencing it firsthand in Seoul. Describing it as comparable to human driving and almost a completed technology, the lawmaker’s endorsement underscores the progress made by Tesla in the realm of self-driving technology.
While FSD remains a supervised system that requires driver attentiveness at all times, the 5,000-mile autonomous journey serves as a testament to the system’s evolution. As Tesla continues to refine FSD V14 and move towards broader autonomy, instances like this highlight the system’s advancements and reignite discussions surrounding self-driving technology.