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HW3.0 upgrade for basic AP owners now free?
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I have basic Autopilot so I now have the option for a $199/mo subscription. Previously it said “hardware upgrade required for $1,000” but I got that upgrade for free.
UPDATE: my friend received an updated service estimate late Friday and it is now showing him the $1,000 charge. Keep in mind he had already pre-approved another estimate that was $0 (similar to me). He is still planning to go in for the upgrade regardless on Monday.
As far as autopilot differences in HW2.5 v 3 the stop sign, and stop line visualizations are welcome and it seems much more accurate at visualizing cones. Driving my work commute the past 2 days it definitely feels more confident in lane keeping through high speed turns on I-75 (there are many on my commute). Certainly less ping-ponging within the lane and better following behavior in bumper to bumper traffic. Almost like it can “see“ better and react accordingly. The follow behavior is the biggest improvement I have noticed. Will update after a full week of driving.
As far as autopilot differences in HW2.5 v 3 the stop sign, and stop line visualizations are welcome and it seems much more accurate at visualizing cones. Driving my work commute the past 2 days it definitely feels more confident in lane keeping through high speed turns on I-75 (there are many on my commute). Certainly less ping-ponging within the lane and better following behavior in bumper to bumper traffic. Almost like it can “see“ better and react accordingly. The follow behavior is the biggest improvement I have noticed. Will update after a full week of driving.
I just put in a ticket for a quote to get the same work done. I hope I can also get the upgrade for $0 but ill update the thread when I find out.
Just wondering if this pricing change was meant to coincide with the FSD price increase? Maybe the subscription prices will change too? So, for AP owners, the old pricing of $1000 for the chip and $199 a month, becomes $0 for the chip, and something a little higher for the subscription, but currently still showing $199?
As an EAP owner, I still show $1000 for the chip plus $99 a month for FSD.
As an EAP owner, I still show $1000 for the chip plus $99 a month for FSD.
Should also have speed limit sign visualization and adjustment.
In trying to decide about whether to upgrade the chip, I tried to think about whether the AP software would be "better" with a new HW3 chip, since the software version would be the same. I came to the conclusion that I wouldn't see any real difference other than the normal variation from one person's car to another's, unless I got FSD. Interesting to hear that you notice a difference.
there's no min. requirement for subscription right? If so I might just get it for a trip and get the "free" upgrade.
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2018 LR AWD with EAP on HW2.5. Because of this thread I made a mobile tech appointment for the trunk latch recall, and added on a free-text customer request for upgrade to FSD computer (interestingly, the $1000 computer upgrade option on the app is missing…). Got the estimate and it shows upgrade to FSD HW3.0 for $0. Appointment is Thursday. We will see what happens.
UPDATE 2: My friend got cold feet and canceled his appt after the new estimate was $1,000 so we will have to wait for others to confirm.
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