Tesla launches subscription service for advanced driver assistance software

Reuters2021-07-17

BERKELEY, California, July 17 (Reuters) - Tesla Inc said on Saturday that it has introduced an option for some customers to subscribe to its advanced driver assistance software, dubbed "Full Self-Driving capability", for $199 per month, instead of paying $10,000 upfront.

"FSD capability subscriptions are currently available to eligible vehicles in the United States. Check your Tesla app for updates on availability in other regions," Tesla said on its website.

"The currently enabled features do not make the vehicle autonomous," Tesla said, adding they "require a fully attentive driver, who has their hands on the wheel and is prepared to take over at any moment."

Tesla currently charges $10,000 for semi-automated driving features such as lane changing and parking assistance under its full self-driving $(FSD)$ package.

Tesla said the subscription service is available in vehicles equipped with "Full Self-Driving computer 3.0 or above." Tesla told customers that upgrading to the new hardware will cost $1,500.

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Comments

  • Infinipipz
    2021-07-19
    Infinipipz
    Is this as good as having a driver? Or a virtualdriver? With a monthly salary of $199 ?
  • EHG
    2021-07-19
    EHG
    Like 
  • JJQ
    2021-07-19
    JJQ
    Tesla sale!  Buy! Buy! Buy!  ?
  • BBKK
    2021-07-19
    BBKK
    Ok 
  • MarkChan
    2021-07-19
    MarkChan
    To the moon
  • HLPA
    2021-07-19
    HLPA
    Oh good
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