BERKELEY, Calif. — Tesla Inc. has introduced an selection for some clients to subscribe to its innovative driver support software, dubbed “Full Self-Driving functionality,” for $199 for each thirty day period, alternatively of shelling out $10,000 upfront.
“FSD functionality subscriptions are now accessible to suitable cars in the United States. Check your Tesla application for updates on availability in other locations,” Tesla explained Saturday on its web site.
“The now enabled features do not make the automobile autonomous,” Tesla explained, incorporating they “demand a totally attentive driver, who has their arms on the wheel and is well prepared to get around at any minute.”
Tesla now expenses $10,000 for semi-automatic driving features these types of as lane switching and parking support less than its full self-driving bundle.
Tesla explained the subscription assistance is accessible in cars outfitted with “Full Self-Driving personal computer 3. or over.” Tesla advised clients that upgrading to the new hardware will expense $1,five hundred.