Automotive technology is moving in leaps and bounds, with new features constantly hitting the market. One of the most popular modern trends is hands-free driving, with automakers competing to deliver a fully autonomous car. There are plenty of options currently available that offer incredibly advanced systems.
Vehicles make use of a number of different cameras and sensors to read millions of inputs as you drive, making adjustments to your acceleration, breaking, and steering so that you can relax on your commute. Through the use of artificial intelligence and mapping, these systems are becoming absurdly progressive.
We’ve picked ten models which we believe make use of some of the most advanced hands-free driving systems on the market. These vehicles are capable of driving themselves, mostly on highways, to release you of the toll that your daily commute takes on you.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including TopSpeed, the EPA, the NHTSA, and the IIHS. Models below offer the best hands-free driving and are not particularly ranked based on a specific criteria.
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2025 Tesla Model S
Autopilot + FSD Beta (Level 2 Autonomy)
Front 3/4 shot of a 2017 Tesla Model S
Tesla is arguably the company that started the boom in the realm of electric vehicles. They have also been a big proponent of automated driving. The Model S is their sportiest sedan and comes packed with the best features on offer, merging performance and outstanding range.
Key Autonomous Features
- Hands-free steering only on highways with adaptive cruise & lane centering
- Navigate city streets and highways, including turns and intersections
- Smart Summon, Auto Park, and Auto Lane Change
- Over-the-air updates
- Requires driver input and supervision at all times
While Tesla was one of the first automakers to jump on the self-driving bandwagon, they are actually decently behind the competition. While adaptive cruise control and lane-centering are available, all Tesla vehicles require some kind of input, meaning that they aren’t truly hands-free.
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2025 Rivian R1S/R1T
Rivian Driver+ (Level 2 Autonomy)
Rivian has been making waves with the R1S three-row, mid-size SUV and its sibling, the R1T pickup truck. Both models are extremely similar mechanically and come equipped with similar features. They deliver absurd levels of performance, rugged off-road capability, and a refined cabin.
Key Autonomous Features
- Hands-free driving on select divided highways
- Uses 11 cameras, 5 radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors for full 360 degree perception
- Automatic steering, braking, and acceleration
- Driver Monitoring System ensures the driver is alert
- Over-the-air updates
Rivian’s vehicles come well-equipped when it comes to driver assists. They are fairly young, though, meaning that they are still trying to build a network as large as that offered through systems like SuperCruise and BlueCruise. They are developing their own mapping infrastructure, though, and hope to catch up soon.
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2025 Nissan Ariya
ProPILOT Assist 2.0 (Level 2 Autonomy)
Nissan was one of the first companies to release a fully-electric vehicle with the Leaf. Now, years later, the Ariya is their top offering, featuring contemporary styling and an upscale cabin that would surprise you. It is a fantastic little EV with exceptional range and a smooth and quiet ride.
Key Autonomous Features
- Hands-free highway driving with high-definition 3D mapping
- Guided lane changes and highway interchanges
- Driver attention monitoring system with alerts and intervention
- Adaptive cruise with lane-centering and steering assist
- Uses GPS and navigation to adjust speed for curves and exits
While Nissan is currently in some financial trouble, they are still one of the world’s leaders in the automotive space, developing new and exciting technology. The Ariya showcases this with a brilliant suite of driver assists, which is much more user-friendly than a lot of the other systems out there.
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2025 Volvo EX90
Pilot Assist (Level 2 Autonomy)
Volvo stands for practicality and safety. Many believe that autonomous driving is the next step in on-road safety, which is why it makes sense why the Swedish automaker’s system is so well refined. The EX90 is the electric version of the brand’s largest and most well-equipped SUV.
Key Autonomous Features
- Lane centering, adaptive cruise, stop and go
- Equipped with roof-mounted LiDAR
- Real-time 360 degree perception with radar, cameras, and ultrasonics
- Interior driver monitoring with gaze and attention tracking
- Over-the-air updates
Currently, the EX90 comes fitted with Pilot Assist, which is a suite that includes a number of features for level two autonomy. This includes hands-free driving on highways. However, level three autonomy is on the way as soon as regulation allow, hence why it comes fitted with such advanced sensors.
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2025 BMW 7-Series
BMW Highway Assistant (Level 2 Autonomy)
The BMW 7-Series aims to blend old-school opulence with modern technology, marrying the two in a seamless way. Its body is styled in a way that harkens back to the 7-Series of the past, adding an air of nostalgia to the mix. Being among the ultimate chauffer cars, the BMW obviously features a brilliant suite of driver assists.
Key Autonomous Features
- Hands-free driving on mapped roads up to 85 miles per hour
- Automatic lane changes triggered by a simple glance in the mirror
- Real-time 3D navigation overlay using augmented reality
- Adaptive cruise with stop & go, lane keeping, traffic jam assist
- Driver camera ensures attention is maintained during hands-free operation
BMW is one of the top players in the luxury segment. Hence, it makes sense that they would integrate their best autonomous driving features into top models like the 7-Series. With top-of-the-line gesture controls, it has never been as easy to communicate with your car as it is in this German saloon.
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2025 Lucid Air
DreamDrive Pro (Level 2 Autonomy)
If you have a near-infinite budget and you’re looking for the absolute best electric sedan that money can buy, chances are you have your eye on the Lucid Air. Not only is it nearly as luxurious as the likes of the BMW i7, but it functions better as a daily driver and a sports car.
Key Autonomous Features
- 32 sensors (LiDAR, radar, ultrasonic, cameras)
- Highway Assist with lane centering, adaptive cruise, and lane changes
- Driver Monitoring System with infrared eye tracking
- Predictive blind spot view and collision avoidance steering
- Level 3 autonomy is close to being implemented
While the Lucid Air currently only features level two autonomous driving, the brand has confirmed that level three is ready to go as soon as regulations allow it. For now, though, buyers have access to a comprehensive suite of sensors and features that make driving a blissful experience.
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2025 Genesis G90
Highway Driving Assist II (Level 2 Autonomy)
Genesis is a fairly young brand, only becoming a stand-alone brand in 2015. The G90 was the first model from the brand, released in 2017, and it has evolved rapidly, taking the fight to legacy luxury automakers. It is also cheaper than its rivals yet is better equipped than a lot of them.
Key Autonomous Features
- Lane-centering and adaptive cruise with smooth merges and exits
- Uses navigation-based cruise control to adjust speed
- Automatic lane changes when signaling
- Driver attention warning and lane departure prevention
- Seamless transitions between manual and assisted driving
Despite being such a young brand, Genesis has their finger on the pulse when it comes to technology. The brand’s suite of driver assists operate smoothly, allowing you to take control, or surrender it, whenever. It makes use of the navigation system to take in a ton of environmental data to ensure the most seamless experience.
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2025 Cadillac Escalade
SuperCruise (Level 2 Autonomy) 
The Cadillac Escalade has been around for a while and has transcended from ordinary transportation to status symbol. This full-size SUV is cavernous on the inside and absolutely loaded with features that make it feel as opulent as possible. This includes advanced hands-free driving.
Key Autonomous Features
- Hands-free driving on over 400,000 miles of highways in the U.S.
- Automatic lane changes with turn signal
- Driver attention monitoring with interior camera
- Works while towing a trailer
- Over-the-air updates
SuperCruise is one of the most advanced autonomous driving systems on the market. The network of roads on which you can use it is also incredibly vast, making it one of the most accessible systems as well. It isn’t solely available on the Escalade, and can be found in a number of General Motors’ products.
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2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
BlueCruise (Level 2 Autonomy)
The Mustang Mach-E is a somewhat controversial vehicle, mostly because of its name. While it isn’t a two-door muscle car, it still manages to live up to performance expectations. Its affordable price tag and tech-focused interior also help to make it an attractive option in a hyper-competitive segment.
Key Autonomous Features
- Hands-free driving on mapped highways
- Lane repositioning to naturally shift away from vehicles in adjacent lanes
- Automatic lane changes with turn signal
- Improved cornering and smoother hands-free transitions
- Continuous over-the-air updates and map expansion
While not quite as extensive as General Motors’ SuperCruise, BlueCruise is still an impressive hands-free system. The mapped area of the United States is fairly extensive and is constantly growing. You can also find this system on a number of other Ford products.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Drive Pilot (Level 3 Autonomy)
Mercedes-Benz has consistently been innovators in the luxury segment, pushing technology to its limit to deliver the most comfortable experience for buyers. The S-Class has always been the last word in luxury, and the most modern model is no exception, with a comfortable cabin and plenty of cutting-edge tech.
Key Autonomous Features
- First legal level 3 autonomous system in the U.S.
- Handles braking, steering, acceleration, and traffic follow
- Makes use of LiDAR, cameras, GPS, and HD maps
- Automatically hands control back to the driver when conditions change
- Full level 2 suite outside level 3 zones
Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker to be approved to implement their level 3 autonomous system in the United States. In certain areas in California and Nevada, the driver is allowed to take their attention off of the road when under 40 miles per hour. Outside these areas, the S-Class still offers plenty of level 2 features.
