Tesla Autopilot is GONE
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Tesla has announced they are discontinuing autopilot, the feature that combined adaptive cruise control and lane assist and came standard with every Tesla vehicle. Now, every Tesla that doesn't already require you to pay for the more advanced full self-driving feature, will come with cruise control, but not auto steer, which is Tesla's marketing term for lane assist, the standard safety tech included in economy cars that cost half as much as a Tesla. If Model 3, Model Y, or Cybertruck owners want that, then they have to pay for an $8,000 full self-driving subscription at least until February 14th. After that, FSD will only be available through a $99 a month subscription that Elon says will definitely go up in the future. Happy Valentine.
Tesla has announced a shift in how Autopilot features are bundled with vehicles. Beginning now, Autopilot as a combined feature of adaptive cruise control and lane keeping will no longer be included as standard in new Teslas; instead, only cruise control will come standard on models that previously offered Autopilot. To enable the full self driving experience, owners will need to pay for an $8,000 full self-driving package until a set deadline on February 14, after which FSD will be available only through a monthly subscription of $99. Elon Musk indicated this subscription price will likely rise in the future. The move positions Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance capabilities behind a recurring fee, effectively changing the baseline feature set for new buyers and shifting ongoing costs to existing customers who want the same level of automation. The short ends on a Valentine nod, framing the update as a consumer tech transition with long-term implications for Tesla owners and potential buyers comparing cost of ownership and driving automation tools.
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Questions answered
- What change did Tesla announce regarding Autopilot and FSD as of February 14?
- Tesla will discontinue Autopilot as a standard feature for new cars, offering only cruise control by default. Full self-driving will require an $8,000 one-time purchase until February 14, after which FSD will be available only through a $99 per month subscription.
- Is Autopilot still available in any form after this announcement?
- Autopilot as a standard combined feature is no longer included; to access full self-driving capabilities, customers must subscribe to the FSD service after February 14.
- How might this change affect potential Tesla buyers?
- Potential buyers may weigh higher ongoing costs for FSD via subscription versus a one-time purchase, consider whether the reduced standard feature set affects value for money, and compare with other brands offering driver-assistance features.