Apr 14, 2024 links

Link: Tesla slashes price for monthly Full Self-Driving subscription

Tesla is reducing the subscription fee for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assist software in a reflection of the company’s continuing financial hardships. The company slashed the price to $99 / month, down from $199 where it has been since at least 2021. The company also recently began pushing a one-month free trial of FSD in a bid to get more customers to use it. And Tesla has reportedly been mandating its service center employees take all prospective buyers on a demo ride with FSD, under direct order by Elon Musk. #

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