3 Tesla Owners React to Elon Musk's FSD Change

3 Tesla Owners React to Elon Musk's FSD Change

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Key Points:

  • Tesla will transition its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to a $99-per-month subscription model starting February 14, discontinuing the option for a one-time purchase, marking a significant shift from its previous pricing strategy.
  • Tesla owners expressed mixed reactions: some are frustrated by the subscription model and safety concerns, while others appreciate the flexibility and remain optimistic about the technology's progress.
  • Longtime Tesla owners who bought FSD outright worry about the inability to transfer the software to new vehicles, potentially influencing their future Tesla purchases.
  • Analysts view the subscription shift as a sign of Tesla's growing confidence in its self-driving capabilities, anticipating future price increases tied to enhanced autonomous features and bundled services.
  • Tesla faces critical milestones this year, including