Tesla Drops Autosteer Feature from Model 3 and Model Y Trims
Tesla has recently made a significant change to its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles by removing the Autosteer feature from their configurators. This shift means that customers can now only select Traffic Aware Cruise Control (TACC) during the final ordering process, departing from the comprehensive Autopilot package.
Tesla Drops Autosteer Feature
CEO Elon Musk hinted that the price of Full Self-Driving (FSD) would increase as the technology advances. This indicates a potential future strategy focused on subscription services for FSD, which is set to launch at $99 per month.
Details of the Update
The removal of Autosteer was first noted when the “affordable” Standard trim of the Model 3 was introduced in October. The change aligns with Tesla’s new approach to driver assistance features. Here’s a breakdown of the current situation:
- Autosteer is not available for the Standard trims of Model 3 and Model Y.
- Traffic Aware Cruise Control, which adjusts speed based on surrounding vehicles, remains included.
- All other trims still advertise Autosteer within Tesla’s feature comparison matrix.
Customer Reactions
The decision has faced criticism from customers online. Many have expressed concern that this backward step will place Tesla behind competitors that offer lane-centering features even in more affordable models.
Industry analysts suggest that this move could be part of a strategy to boost Tesla’s FSD adoption rate. One report indicated that Tesla aims for a significant uptake in FSD subscriptions, aligning with Musk’s performance targets for company growth.
Despite these changes, the future direction for Tesla’s vehicle features remains somewhat uncertain. The company appears to be gradually transitioning to a more subscription-oriented model for its advanced driving technologies.
