Future updates to Tesla Superchargers will include an autoparking feature, according to Elon Musk.
Tesla to Introduce Improved Supercharger Autoparking Feature Soon
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has announced that the company's vehicles will soon receive an updated Supercharger Autoparking feature, which is expected to deliver smoother and more reliable parking maneuvers at charging stations.
In a recent development, Tesla shared a video of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, operating in Supervised mode, completing a 7-hour, 362-mile trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles without the driver needing to intervene or even touch the steering wheel [2]. This demonstrates the progress Tesla is making towards its vision of full autonomy.
The new Supercharger Autoparking feature is another step in this direction. Musk has stated that automatic parking at Superchargers will work "essentially perfectly" with future software updates [1]. This feature could streamline charging sessions, especially at busy locations or in tight parking layouts.
John Kraus, a spaceflight photographer and longtime Tesla FSD user, has praised the company's progress, stating that it currently does 99% of his driving. However, he has also raised concerns about the reliability of automatic parking at Superchargers [1]. In response, Musk confirmed that an improved Autopark enabling near-perfect automated parking at Supercharger stalls is in development and will arrive with future updates [1].
The new Autopark system eliminates ultrasonic sensors in favor of a camera-based approach, which is a significant improvement in terms of accuracy and reliability [1]. Tesla debuted a new, vision-only Autopark system last year [3].
No exact release date has been announced yet, but the commitment and references to updates in August 2025 imply that the improved Supercharger Autoparking feature is imminently upcoming [1][3]. Tesla owners will have to wait for future software updates to see Supercharger Autoparking become the "essentially perfect" experience Musk promised.
References: [1] Teslarati. (2025, August 12). Elon Musk confirms improved Autopark enabling near-perfect automated parking at Supercharger stalls is in development. Retrieved from https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-improved-autopark-supercharger-stalls/
[2] Tesla. (2023, March 1). Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.6.2023.08.05.1. Video. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67d1uRr26k0
[3] Electrek. (2024, November 15). Tesla's updated Autopark system eliminates ultrasonic sensors in favor of a camera-based approach. Retrieved from https://electrek.co/2024/11/15/teslas-updated-autopark-system-eliminates-ultrasonic-sensors-in-favor-of-a-camera-based-approach/
The new Supercharger Autoparking feature, functioning in collaboration with the Full Self-Driving technology, signifies Tesla's advancement towards automating various aspects of the automotive industry, particularly within finance, transportation, and technology sectors. This feature, assured to offer near-perfect automated parking at Supercharger stalls, promises to revolutionize the charging process for Tesla owners, ultimately impacting how they utilize and rely on the company's vehicles in their daily lives.
