Tesla has reduced the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription by 50%, now offering it at $99 per month, down from the original price of $199. This marks a significant reduction, making the FSD suite more accessible to a wider range of customers. However, the price to purchase the FSD suite outright remains unchanged.
The introduction of the Full Self-Driving subscription program allows individuals who may have financial constraints or reservations about the FSD suite’s capabilities to test it out before making a substantial investment of $12,000. This option provides a more flexible and affordable way for potential users to experience the features offered by the FSD suite. Tesla initially launched the Full Self-Driving subscription in July 2021 at a monthly rate of $199, which was later reduced to $99 for cars equipped with Enhanced Autopilot.
The company continues to promote the FSD suite to its customers, highlighting its ongoing improvements and increasing reliability through the use of a neural network. While Full Self-Driving users have contributed over one billion miles of driving data for the suite, it is important to note that the FSD suite is not fully autonomous and still requires human attention. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has emphasized the benefits of purchasing the FSD suite outright, despite the availability of the subscription service.
Overall, Tesla’s decision to lower the Full Self-Driving subscription price demonstrates the company’s commitment to making advanced technology more accessible to a broader audience, while also emphasizing the importance of human involvement in autonomous driving systems.