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The price they are showing of $7k after delivery for FSD is after autopilot (AP without an E), this new option that came into being 2 hours ago. It is for new cars being ordered starting now. I don't think it says anything about what existing owners with EAP would have to pay to upgrade to FSD. I expect EAP to now stay more stagnant -- hopefully improving the performance of the features it has, but not adding any new "tricks."
Agreed I made what is hopefully an incorrect assumption based on Elon's most recent tweet. Well all likely be asked to pony up sooner than FSDs release to keep getting the goodies like you said.
 
Would also note that per Elon's tweet last October, FSD includes a free hardware upgrade to the new Tesla chip when it comes out.
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@eXntrc I think your chart is a good attempt to put some clarity to the change. But I would note that the situation is a little more complex than pre/post 2/28. FSD used to be on the website (until last Fall sometime) and had a price of $3k. I'm wishing I had a screenshot of what it used to say. For FSD, it used to take $5k EAP + $3k FSD = $8k total, and now that's exactly the same: $3k autopilot + $5k FSD = $8k total.
Here you go. Circa August 20, 2018.

Not sure that I think that "Automatic driving on city streets" is the same as "capable of performing trips with no action by the driver". The latter seems cooler to me than the former.
 

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Just joined this forum because I too was confused about this. I purchased a Model 3 on Monday and have delivery scheduled for this Saturday. I did not choose the enhanced autopilot option but I am not sure what the standard version actually includes. Does it include the Autosteer that is now a $3,000 option or is the vehicle I just purchased without enhanced autopilot now $3,000 less than what I am paying on delivery day in 2 days.
 
Considering how much more we paid for our cars just 2 months ago, Elon should be giving us FSD for free if we originally paid for EAP.
The price of Tesla's have always come down and/or more features get added for no price increase. I have felt the same as you at times, but I've also come to accept this. They are a rapidly growing company and I believe that the newer cars truly become cheaper for them to make. Tesla is dedicated to getting EVs to the masses, and I see them working hard at getting the price down while also delivering a PHENOMENAL car.

Specifically regarding EAP and FSD, I am not seeing that all that much has changed in the price structure. If someone really wanted the simplest of the features, yes, there is now that option at a better price of $3k. But if someone wanted the full shebang of FSD, the price has remained amazingly consistent:
  • At time of purchase: $5k EAP + $3k FSD = $8k (before now)
  • At time of purchase: $3k AP + $5k FSD = $8k (now and beyond)
  • If opt for autopilot at time of purchase but later add FSD:
    • $5k EAP + $5k FSD = $10k (before now for model 3 -- Was $4k FSD adder for model S/X before June 2018)
    • $3k AP + $7k FSD = $10k (now and beyond)
 
So check this out. My car was $62,200 when I Purchase in November. Subtract $7,500 and we're at $54,700

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Now that exact same car today is $58,000 including FSD. Subtract $3,750 for current tax credit and it's $54,250. Still $450 cheaper and FSD is now included.

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I don't think it's unreasonable to say EAP holders should get placed into FSD.
 
Happy that EAP stays but hoping for a really reduced FSD price for us.
I honestly don't know how they could do a "reduced FSD" or free upgrade that I hear a lot about scattered on forums and twitter.. There are 2 years worth of customers that had the choice to buy and many who did buy FSD for $8000 at time of sale. I think Tesla should surely honor your listed upgrade path from EAP to FSD, but that would be (IIRC) $3000 at time of sale, $5000 later. You should not have to pay additional $7000 that they charge for FSD now on top of the EAP you've paid for.

Stolen from electrek forum, but clearer than I've stated here:
"New cars have AP, not EAP, for a lower cost than you paid for EAP. They also have an option for FSD, which went up in price compared to before, but when added to the cheaper AP is the same. You paid for something in between. Others paid for (FSD) what you paid for, and $3000 more.
Those who (now) pay $3000 get basic autopilot. Those who paid $5000 got EAP. Those who pay $8000 (the old way of $5000+$3000 or the new way of $3000+$5000) get FSD."
 
Just joined this forum because I too was confused about this. I purchased a Model 3 on Monday and have delivery scheduled for this Saturday. I did not choose the enhanced autopilot option but I am not sure what the standard version actually includes. Does it include the Autosteer that is now a $3,000 option or is the vehicle I just purchased without enhanced autopilot now $3,000 less than what I am paying on delivery day in 2 days.
They have always applied announced price reductions to people who have not yet taken delivery of a car. Yes, I think the autopilot does include autosteer. I would expect that you could get them to add the new AP for $3k if you contact them before delivery. Very lucky for you that you haven't taken delivery yet!
 
Now that exact same car today is $58,000 including FSD. Subtract $3,750 for current tax credit and it's $54,250. Still $450 cheaper and FSD is now included.
You and me got our cars around the same time, and my numbers look similar to yours, except I did get FSD, so my total was $64k, a better straight-forward comparison to the $58k you quote. Adjusting for the change in tax credit, there is a $2250 decrease now. Sure, it would be nice if I had that lower price when I purchased it, but in contrast to the instant depreciation as any new car is driven off a lot, does it really matter? And what is the last 4 months and a wonderful 6000 miles worth? I can't really put a number on that and it lessens the sting for me.
 
So, this should be a simple question, but I don’t seem to be able to find the answer.

How do I order Model 3 EAP after the purchase?
 
Lost in all this discussion seems to be the fact that some of us didn’t have that FSD option. I bought my 3 in mid December, purely online, with EAP added. There was no option for FSD, as apparently it had been removed as an “off menu” option. This was something like secret knowledge as far as I could tell. I’d have certainly added the locked in FSD option when ordering, but it wasn’t even possible to do so.
 
I didn't purchase Autopilot when I bought my Model 3. When I heard about the Autopilot package change, I checked on the web site and in the car just to see exactly what they set the price to for the "Autopilot Upgrade" after the announcement. I was a little confused to see that it's no longer available either on the web site or in the car.

Either that means: They haven't decided what the upgrade price will be; It will only be purchasable inside the car in an upcoming firmware update (I don't have the newest one yet); or it's no longer available at all for past buyers who didn't pre-purchase it.

(I still don't really need it at the supposed $5000 price point, I just wanted to see where they actually priced it)
 
Lost in all this discussion seems to be the fact that some of us didn't have that FSD option. I bought my 3 in mid December, purely online, with EAP added. There was no option for FSD, as apparently it had been removed as an "off menu" option. This was something like secret knowledge as far as I could tell. I'd have certainly added the locked in FSD option when ordering, but it wasn't even possible to do so.
I would hope they would give you the same upgrade path from EAP to FSD that was avalible before went off menu. It would be fair to give folks a window (10 days? 30 days?) after this announcement to get it for the "at time of sale" price of $3000.
 
Usually, it's in the accounts section on the Tesla page. But as of this evening the 'Purchase Autopilot' link/option is missing.
 
I still don't really need it at the supposed $5000 price point, I just wanted to see where they actually priced it. I too was surprised to see it's gone. I'm not sure what that means - if they haven't decided how much it will be for previous buyers yet; if it's no longer available for those who bought without AP; or if it's only going to be available in-car via an upcoming software update.
 
I didn't purchase Autopilot when I bought my Model 3. When I heard about the Autopilot package change, I checked on the web site and in the car just to see exactly what they set the price to for the "Autopilot Upgrade" after the announcement. I was a little confused to see that it's no longer available either on the web site or in the car.

Either that means: They haven't decided what the upgrade price will be; It will only be purchasable inside the car in an upcoming firmware update (I don't have the newest one yet); or it's no longer available at all for past buyers who didn't pre-purchase it.

(I still don't really need it at the supposed $5000 price point, I just wanted to see where they actually priced it)
They want EVERYONE on FSD -- the pricing restructuring says as much. I'm sure once the dust settles they will offer you FSD....
 
There won't be any juggling of prices or changes of plans. If you previously bought EAP for $5000 (or on a special after for $5500) then you should likely be able to always add FSD for $4000, $1000 more than what it would have cost you at order time. That FSD purchase will add everything you don't have today. You aren't going to lose any of the features you have. This is what it was priced to you at the time you bought, up til now.

If you bought both already you are covered.

If you buy now - you get the choice of AP or FSD and know what you are getting for the prices. If you only buy AP - then years down the road you already know the price - it's listed on the website. $7000 to purchase afterwards.

Each of us already has our pricing for future purchases, it was determined when you bought your car.
 
They want EVERYONE on FSD -- the pricing restructuring says as much. I'm sure once the dust settles they will offer you FSD....
So you think there will never be a plain Autopilot upgrade option again, but there will be FSD option for $8000? If that's true, I'll pass...
 
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