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It's not the only factor, but it's a shame Musk really wanted to put the Autopilot hardware into all Model 3s. I think that increased the base price of the car
by mtgx 8y ago
It's not the only factor, but it's a shame Musk really wanted to put the Autopilot hardware into all Model 3s. I think that increased the base price of the car by at least $5,000.
- Cshelton 8y agoThe autopilot hardware IS in every single car. Every autopilot feature as of now is a software feature flag. That's why you can buy "Enhanced Autopilot" and "Full Self Driving" features after your car is delivered at any time. Someday when Tesla has scaled up, those features will most likely be standard. Right now, they are trying to be profitable and a high number of current orders are willing to pay for at least the Enhanced Autopilot.
- martythemaniak 8y agoThe 35k version is still on track for a few months from now. The autopilot hardware does not add 5k and the basic safety features are included in the base model (crash warning, emergency breaking) etc. What costs 5k is the convinience of on ramp to off ramp autopilot.