Which software version introduced the updated HW4 autopilot suite on the Tesla Model Y, and how can I confirm which hardware package a used 2023 model has equipped?
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 35 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
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Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
how to check if used tesla model y has hw3 or hw4 REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the physical or software steps to identify whether a used 2023 Model Y features HW3 or HW4. | — | how_to_steps | used model y hardware identification | 2x of 3 | |
tesla model y hw4 autopilot software update version REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the specific software release version that brought Hardware 4 to the Model Y. | — | web_article | hw4 software release version | 1x of 3 | |
tesla model y hw4 software update version REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify the exact software release version that brought Hardware 4 to the Model Y. | — | web_article | hw4 software release version | 1x of 3 | |
what software update brought hw4 to tesla model y REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the specific software release version that first included the HW4 autopilot hardware on Model Y vehicles. | — | web_article | hw4 software release version | 1x of 3 | |
how to tell if used tesla model y has hw3 or hw4 IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the physical and software indicators to differentiate between HW3 and HW4 on a used Model Y. | — | how_to_steps | used model y hardware identification | 1x of 3 | |
tesla hw3 vs hw4 differences visual guide COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the physical appearance of HW3 and HW4 cameras and pillars. | — | comparison_table | hardware 3 versus 4 differences | 1x of 3 | |
hw3 vs hw4 tesla model y differences COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the features, cameras, and computer capabilities of Hardware 3 versus Hardware 4 in the Model Y. | — | comparison_table | hardware 3 versus 4 differences | 1x of 3 | |
tesla model y hw3 vs hw4 visual differences COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the physical appearances of HW3 and HW4 autopilot cameras and components to tell them apart on a used car. | — | comparison_table | hardware 3 versus 4 differences | 1x of 3 | |
tesla model y 2023 hardware 4 production start date RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine when in 2023 Tesla factories actually began installing HW4 in the Model Y. | — | web_article | 2023 model y production timeline | 1x of 3 | |
tesla hardware 4 camera housing appearance red tint ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the visual physical traits of HW4 cameras, specifically the red flare or housing shape. | — | image_gallery | physical hardware appearance features | 1x of 3 | |
tesla software version hardware 4 rollout history RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the timeline and software patch numbers associated with the transition to HW4 across Tesla models. | — | web_article | software update rollout history | 1x of 3 | |
hw4 camera housing appearance tesla model y ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify specific component characteristics like camera lens size and color for HW4. | — | image_gallery | physical hardware appearance features | 1x of 3 | |
2023 tesla model y hardware 4 transition date RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out when Tesla started factory installation of HW4 in the Model Y during the 2023 production year. | — | faq_page | 2023 model y production timeline | 1x of 3 | |
does 2023 tesla model y have hardware 4 IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine whether 2023 Model Y vehicles were exclusively HW3 or if some received HW4, resolving model-year ambiguity. | — | faq_page | 2023 model y production timeline | 1x of 3 | |
buying a used tesla model y checklist hw4 PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Access a comprehensive evaluation list specifically tailored for inspecting a used Model Y purchase. | — | checklist | used model y hardware identification | 1x of 3 | |
checking tesla autopilot computer version in software menu PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out how to navigate the car's touchscreen display to view computer and autopilot hardware details. | — | how_to_steps | checking autopilot computer version | 1x of 3 | |
tesla autopilot hardware 3 vs hardware 4 features differences COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn the functional and capability differences between HW3 and HW4 suites. | — | comparison_table | hardware 3 versus 4 differences | 1x of 3 | |
how to check autopilot computer version in software menu tesla REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out where in the car's touchscreen menu the hardware version is displayed. | — | how_to_steps | checking autopilot computer version | 1x of 3 | |
used 2023 tesla model y buyer checklist hw4 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Access a comprehensive list of items to verify when purchasing a used 2023 Model Y, including hardware generation. | — | checklist | used model y hardware identification | 1x of 3 | |
how to check tesla autopilot computer version in software menu ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out where in the Tesla touchscreen menu the exact autopilot computer version or FSD computer type is displayed. | — | how_to_steps | checking autopilot computer version | 1x of 3 | |
reddit how to tell if 2023 model y has hw4 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Read real-world owner experiences and tips for spotting HW4 on 2023 models. | — | forum/qna | 2023 model y production timeline | 1x of 3 | |
does 2023 model y Fremont factory have hw4 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if factory origin (Fremont vs Austin) affected the rollout timing of HW4 in 2023 Model Ys. | — | web_article | 2023 model y production timeline | 1x of 3 | |
tesla camera pillar repeater differences hw3 hw4 ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Examine specific sub-components like the pillar cameras to confirm hardware version. | — | image_gallery | hardware 3 versus 4 differences | 1x of 3 | |
tesla autopilot hardware versions specs sheet ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | View technical specifications comparing HW3 and HW4 processing power and camera resolutions. | — | product_spec_sheet | checking autopilot computer version | 1x of 3 | |
tesla HW4 radar inclusion removal status ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check whether HW4 models feature a high-resolution radar alongside the camera suite. | — | product_spec_sheet | physical hardware appearance features | 1x of 3 | |
buying a used 2023 tesla model y what to look for hw4 PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Get practical buying advice for evaluating a used 2023 Model Y specifically concerning hardware versions. | — | buyers_guide | used model y hardware identification | 1x of 3 | |
did all 2023 model y get hw4 IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Clarify if 2023 was a transition year where both HW3 and HW4 were produced for the Model Y. | — | faq_page | 2023 model y production timeline | 1x of 3 | |
how to check autopilot hardware version reddit RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Read community experiences and practical tips on verifying HW4 status on second-hand Teslas. | — | forum/qna | checking autopilot computer version | 1x of 3 | |
tesla hw4 retrofit possible for hw3 cars RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out if older vehicles with HW3 can be upgraded to HW4. | — | forum/qna | hardware retrofit possibilities | 1x of 3 | |
tesla vision hw4 update release notes history RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Review the chronological software history regarding HW4 integration. | — | web_article | software update rollout history | 1x of 3 | |
tesla model y vision only vs hw4 differences REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Clarify the distinction between the transition to Vision-Only (HW3) and the introduction of Hardware 4. | — | glossary/definition | hardware 3 versus 4 differences | 1x of 3 | |
tesla model y VIN decoder for hardware version ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if the VIN can reveal whether a Model Y has HW3 or HW4. | — | calculator/tool | checking autopilot computer version | 1x of 3 | |
identifying tesla HW4 radar omission and new sensors RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check for sensor suite updates like the absence of ultrasonic sensors or presence of new cameras in HW4 vehicles. | — | product_spec_sheet | physical hardware appearance features | 1x of 3 | |
identifying tesla hw4 without radar or ultrasonic sensors COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand how sensor suite changes align with the introduction of HW4. | — | web_article | physical hardware appearance features | 1x of 3 | |
can hw3 be upgraded to hw4 tesla official retrofit RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out if Tesla offers official hardware retrofits for owners with HW3 vehicles wanting HW4. | — | faq_page | hardware retrofit possibilities | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 943 / 1,542 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 943 / 1,473 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 943 / 1,619 |