Tesla has officially removed its standard Autopilot driver‑assist feature from new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles sold in the United States and Canada meaning the lane‑centering and steering functions previously included as standard are no longer available leaving Traffic‑Aware Cruise Control as the only basic driver-assist feature. Customers who want full semi-autonomous capabilities including Autosteer and Navigate on Autopilot will now have to subscribe to Full Self‑Driving (FSD) for about $99 per month a shift that CEO Elon Musk says is designed to boost recurring revenue from Tesla’s AI-driven technologies. Tesla is also phasing out the one‑time purchase option for FSD forcing buyers to choose a subscription model to access advanced features. The move comes amid growing regulatory scrutiny especially in California over how Autopilot and FSD have been marketed with authorities demanding clearer communication about the system’s limitations. Analysts say the change reflects Tesla’s focus on monetizing software and AI capabilities which have become increasingly important as hardware sales face more competition supply chain constraints and market saturation. Industry experts note that while subscription-based FSD provides a predictable revenue stream it may also raise affordability concerns for some buyers and underscores ongoing debate over the pace of autonomous driving adoption.
