In the United States, Tesla offers the “Full Self-Driving Capability” option at $15,000. Over 285,000 US customers have already purchased this self-driving technology, although it is still in beta.
Tesla will close the year again with very good figures, despite some concerns still and always linked to the supply of certain materials, including the famous semiconductors.
In addition to the excellent sales results of the Tesla Model Y, the American manufacturer is also pleased on Twitter with the good results of its Full Self Driving option marketed in North America. Indeed, according to Tesla, 285,000 North American customers have each paid the $15,000 claimed for this technology.
A system still in development
We are far from the million users announced by Elon Musk, but this figure is nevertheless very interesting and is well above the predictions of some analysts.
About 1.5 million Teslas are eligible (including those already on the road via an update), which means that around 20% of them have the Full Self Driving option.
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– Enabled anyone in North America who has purchased FSD to request FSD Beta, reaching 285k cars total—Tesla (@Tesla) December 29, 2022
Remember that this technology is still in beta phase. Several features are added, others removed, but the latest user feedback is beginning to show a particularly well-developed system.
For the moment, we obviously do not know when the final version will be available.
The legislator also has a key role
Several elements come into play, including in particular the various laws that are likely to evolve. In Europe, for example, such a system cannot be marketed in the current state of affairs, although this year the Old Continent has taken a step forward with the possibility of using level 3 semi-autonomous driving, but in a very specific setting. For now, only the Mercedes EQS and S-Class are equipped with this technology, that no longer requires keeping your hands on the wheel.
The United States is more advanced than us at this level, even if the framework around this technology is still closely monitored. Indeed, California has just passed a law which protects consumers and obliges manufacturers and dealers to provide precise information on the operation of driving assistance devices, so as not to make customers believe that the car can drive. completely autonomously.
This system always requires a certain vigilance on the part of the driver, who must be able to regain control at any time. This device is therefore still considered a level 2 autonomous driving system.
We explain to you what the different levels of autonomous driving correspond to. Between fully autonomous driving, semi-autonomous driving and driving aids, we help you see things more clearly.
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