- Tesla has cut the cost of its FSD beta software by $3,000, a 20% savings.
- The car company charges an additional $6,000 for “Enhanced Autopilot”.
- Tesla temporarily stopped new and pending installs in February after issuing a recall for its FSD software.
Tesla has cut the cost of its “full self-driving” (FSD) beta software by $3,000, a 20 percent savings. FSD now costs $12,000 in North America, the same as the former price for the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), before it was upped to $15,000 around a year ago.
Certain “Autopilot” driver-assistance technologies are already present in Tesla automobiles. The car company charges an additional $6,000 for what it refers to as “Enhanced Autopilot,” which includes features like remote vehicle maneuvering capabilities and parking assistance.
Enhanced Autopilot
For a premium cost, Tesla owners can choose FSD, which includes all the “enhanced autopilot” features as well as the capacity to recognize and, ideally, stop at traffic lights and stop signs.
It’s crucial to remember that Tesla vehicles are not now self-driving or autonomous, despite Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, promising that they will eventually have fully autonomous driving capabilities.
Tesla temporarily stopped new and pending installs in February after issuing a recall for its FSD software. Tesla intends to license FSD to additional automakers in the future, however, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has highlighted safety concerns about the technology.
While this is going on, other automakers like GM and Ford are releasing their own advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) features. On highways, these devices allow for hands-free driving, but they nevertheless call for constant attention from the driver.
