Brandon Kokes, a well-known social media content creator passionate about Tesla and all things EV, just gave us a fresh and exciting look into Tesla’s latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech—and you might want to buckle up for this one.
In a recent video shared on the Tesla Flex YouTube channel, Brandon takes viewers on a relaxed backseat ride in his newly leased Tesla Model Y Juniper, and wow—he’s clearly impressed.
Not just with the performance, but with how far Tesla has come in making FSD feel smooth, confident, and dare we say… almost human.
But it’s not just about FSD. This new Model Y also features subtle-yet-powerful upgrades that make it feel like a completely different car. From a more comfortable interior to a more confident driving style, Brandon breaks down all the differences you need to know if you’re thinking about upgrading—or just want to geek out on the latest EV tech.
What Makes This New FSD Special?
Here are a few stand-out moments from Brandon’s ride that make this FSD experience so memorable:
- “Hurry” Mode is a vibe: This feature helps the car weave slightly faster through traffic without stress. It doesn’t make the car aggressive, just efficient. Perfect for city driving.
- Smarter lane decisions: The FSD now picks its lanes more intuitively, though there are still some mystery moments that leave you wondering, why that lane?
- Complex turns? Handled with ease: Brandon mentions the car seems to know what it’s doing now, taking left and right turns with noticeable confidence.
- Smoother offset control: In “Hurry” mode, the car subtly shifts its lane position to keep a safe but faster pace.
- Tighter turning: Turns now feel just a little faster (3–5 mph), but still under total control. It’s one of those small tweaks that makes a big difference.
But Then… the “Banish” Moment That Never Came
One of the most hyped-up moments in the video? Brandon pulls into a Costco parking lot and hints at a possible surprise: Could this be the moment we finally see “Banish” in action?
Sadly… not yet.
While the car performed great up until that point, Brandon had to manually take control to park. The “Banish” feature—Tesla’s rumored fully autonomous self-parking system—still isn’t here.
But it’s coming. And when it does, it might change everything.
So, What Exactly Is “Banish”?
Think of “Banish” as the holy grail of FSD.
It’s a future Tesla feature that lets you exit your vehicle and let it find a parking spot on its own. No driver needed. Just imagine pulling up to a concert, hopping out at the entrance, and your car drives off to park itself—then returns later when you summon it.
Sounds futuristic? Definitely. But also very close.
As Brandon put it:
“I’m kind of excited to see what Tesla has up their sleeve in the next few months. We haven’t gotten a decent software update in a while. I want to see FSD 14 now—maybe with Banish—and all the other cool features they’re promising.”
Why “Banish” Could Be the Turning Point for Tesla FSD
Here’s the deal: people have been skeptical of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving claims for years. But the moment a car can truly drop you off and park itself—without fail—that might be when even the biggest skeptics start paying attention.
At that point, Tesla won’t just be ahead in the EV game—it’ll be changing the rules entirely.
Watch the Full Video Here
If you haven’t seen the ride-along yet, it’s a must-watch for any Tesla fan or tech enthusiast.
Full Self-Driving in the New Model Y Is Impressive! | FSD (Supervised) v13.2.8
Your Turn: What’s Your Version of “True FSD”?
We want to hear from you:
- What’s the one feature that would make you trust a self-driving car completely?
- Do you think Tesla will get there first—or could another brand (maybe even a Chinese EV giant) beat them to it?
Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let’s talk about the future.