Tesla removes the Autopilot feature from its basic EV models in the US.

Tesla has removed the lane-keep functionality from its entry-level Model Y and Model 3, which was a standard feature in the US. The Autosteer feature keeps the vehicle centered in its lane by detecting the lane markings, vehicles and obstructions on the path. 

Buyers have to opt for the company’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised suite) in order to get ADAS (Advance Driver Assistance Features), which is available at a monthly subscription of USD 99 (Rs 9,100). It is also available as a one-time purchase for USD 8,000 (Rs 7.34 lakh). 

The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk also tweeted, “The $99/ month for supervised FSD will raise FSD’s abilities. The massive increase in the value is when you can use your phone and relax, sleeping on the entire ride.” 

Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is Standard

However, the standard Autopilot system comes standard with the Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) feature, which automatically senses vehicles ahead running in the same lane and maintains speed accordingly. This feature is also called Adaptive Cruise Control that started the majority of the autonomous driving experience on the highways. 

However, it still needs driver involvement and insists on taking control, when it's necessary. More premium EVs such as the Model S and Model X are equipped with FSD as standard feature. On the other hand, the base Cybertruck AWD variant offers FSD as an additional option. 

What About Tesla Y on sale in India?

The Tesla official India website does not provide Autopilot feature and only highlights it as Traffic-Aware Cruise Control. The Full-driving option is available at an additional cost of Rs 6 lakh but will be only enabled via Indian regulation permit. However, it is not tested in real-world conditions in India. There is no availability of FSD option either.