Elon Musk kills Tesla Autopilot to push Full Self-Driving subscriptions

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has announced some significant changes to the company's Autopilot technology, as part of a broader strategy to shift towards Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities. In an email sent to Tesla owners last week, Musk revealed that Autopilot will no longer be available for purchase as a standalone feature.

This move is seen by many as a push to encourage more customers to sign up for FSD subscriptions, which promise a comprehensive suite of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The email from Musk explained that the company wants to "make Autopilot a stepping stone" towards FSD, and that the subscription model will provide users with access to regular software updates and enhancements.

While some owners have expressed disappointment at the loss of the standalone Autopilot option, others see this move as an opportunity to experience the more advanced capabilities of FSD. As we mentioned in our recent review of the latest Tesla Model 3, the company's ADAS systems are among the most impressive on the market.

We'll be keeping a close eye on how this shift affects the user experience and overall performance of Tesla vehicles. In the meantime, owners can expect to see more frequent updates to their FSD subscriptions, which will bring new features and improvements to the table.

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