GETTING FSD IN YOUR TESLA MIGHT BE HARD?

EV Channels Review

This video delves into the complexities surrounding Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription service and the hardware requirements for its activation. The presenter highlights the confusion and frustration experienced by owners, particularly those with older vehicles (specifically those with Hardware 2.5) who did not initially purchase FSD. While Tesla promised hardware capable of FSD in cars from 2016 onwards, some owners are now being asked to pay an additional $1500 for a hardware upgrade if they didn't spec FSD at purchase or bought their car used. The reviewer argues that Tesla, lacking a dedicated press department, has created a 'quagmire' of mixed messaging. The editorial stance is that Tesla is in the wrong for penalizing these customers, suggesting the company should absorb the cost of the upgrade to maintain its reputation and encourage wider adoption of its technology, especially given the long wait many have endured for FSD features.