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They do though! They can easily disable features like Autopilot, Autopark, Summon, etc fleetwide in a snap if they wanted to.

• simondotau 4y ago
  Legally, I'm pretty sure they couldn't. Technically, this is true for any product which has a pathway for software updates. Arguably this includes nearly all models of car on sale today, which can have their software updated — even if the process is more cumbersome. The key difference is that a Tesla vehicle can conveniently perform comprehensive whole-of-car updates while it's sitting in your garage, whereas many other cars can only have some systems updated during a service visit. Regardless, I don't see how software updates being convenient could serve as the defining criteria for a manufacturer having "ownership over the vehicles they sell".
  • AlexandrB 4y ago
    > Legally, I'm pretty sure they couldn't. Somewhat related question: do Teslas have a EULA or other agreement on purchase? And if so, does it include an arbitration clause?
    • simondotau 4y ago
      I’m saying they couldn’t do it because it’s a safety related feature of a heavily safety-regulated product category. I don’t think any EULA could override that.