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How Is Tesla Moving To A SaaS Model?

Tesla has announced the discontinuation of the Full Self Driving (FSD) option as a one-time purchase. Starting Wed, Feb 14, 2024, the $8,000 feature will be available only through a monthly subscription model.

JBy Jason FordJan 14, 20261 min read

Tesla has announced the discontinuation of the Full Self Driving (FSD) option as a one-time purchase. Starting Wed, Feb 14, 2024, the $8,000 feature will be available only through a monthly subscription model.

Full Self Driving, also known as FSD Supervised, extends beyond Tesla’s standard Autopilot features. It assists with steering, braking, and acceleration while monitoring nearby vehicles and pedestrians. Tesla emphasizes that drivers must remain attentive and prepared to assume control when necessary. The software does not render the vehicle autonomous and is complemented by emergency braking, collision alerts, and blind spot monitoring. Features may vary by country and are subject to change via software updates.

Drivers can subscribe to FSD through the Tesla app or the car’s touchscreen interface. Only the registered vehicle owner can purchase the subscription, which requires a software update to activate the features.

Tesla has announced the discontinuation of the Full Self Driving (FSD) option as a one-time purchase.
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Eligibility for the subscription depends on hardware specifications. Vehicles must be equipped with the Full Self Driving computer 3.0 or newer, along with Basic Autopilot or Enhanced Autopilot. This can be verified via the vehicle screen or the app under vehicle information.

The subscription fee is $99 per month for vehicles upgrading from either Basic Autopilot or Enhanced Autopilot, the latter being available only in selected markets. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time through the app, with no refunds or pro-rata payments. Access remains active until the end of the billing period. Hardware upgrades are not included and must be arranged through Tesla service separately.

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Tesla reiterates that Full Self Driving requires constant human supervision. Drivers are required to maintain manual control readiness, with features dependent on location and subject to updates. Current availability includes the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand.

Based on reporting by techround.co.uk.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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