One of Tesla's brilliant moves was moving to a mostly touch interface and getting rid of countless physical switches and buttons. We're not going to pretend this doesn't have some downfalls, but it is brilliant at the same time.
As Tesla updates the car's firmware throughout the years (keep in mind the original 2012 Model S is still receiving updates), it can change or add features to the car it originally had no plans to offer.
A few examples are adding streaming services like Netflix, YouTube and other music services like Spotify and Apple Music (coming soon) to the car. Other examples include adding a dashcam, sentry mode or the ability to call emergency services in the event of a crash (also coming soon), but where the brilliance really shines is in cost-savings.
Every manufacturer wants to offer as few configurations and parts as possible to reduce operating costs. By leveraging the touch screen, Tesla saves a significant amount of money, not only on not having to manufacture buttons for all these features, but not having to adapt interior designs to accommodate them or even creating different buttons for various markets and languages.
Localization is important as Tesla expands and gains popularity in additional markets. Elon Musk has now said in a recent tweet that Tesla's car user interface will soon be available in Russian, in addition to the many languages it already offers today. In typical Elon fashion he has replied "We will do it," in Russian when replying to a user's tweet of when Tesla's software will be available in Russian.
Tesla has recently added support for Polish and Portuguese languages and will continue to add more.
Looks like Tesla is preparing introduction of additional UI languages: Catalan, Greek, Croatian and Slovenian.
We expect Russian support to be added soon. According to "GreenTheOnly" on Twitter, we may receive more than Russian support in a future update. He has noticed support for additional languages in recent firmware updates. We may soon see support soon for Catalan, Greek, Croatian and Slovenian.
Tesla's vehicles are now offered in a slew of languages, although voice navigation is still limited to English, Spanish and French as of this article. We hope Tesla will soon focus on this area as well.
This should come as very welcomed news to users in some of these markets.
It has been a long wait for FSD for European customers, many of whom paid for the feature years ago on now legacy hardware. While the FSD transfer program has come and gone multiple times, there’s something to be said about having it available in North America, where it can be used, and in Europe or other countries, where it still just remains the same as Enhanced Autopilot (differences between Autopilot, EAP, and FSD).
FSD Transfer is a nice goodwill gesture from Tesla that in theory doesn’t cost them anything. Instead, it keeps customers, especially those who have been waiting for years, loyal and happy. It also incentivizes them to upgrade to a newer Tesla with HW4, where FSD will hopefully be achieved.
In a reply to a post on X, Elon agreed with the suggestion that offering FSD transfers in Europe would be a fair solution for those who have already purchased FSD but can’t use its capabilities.
FSD Transfer directly addresses a growing concern for many long-term European Tesla owners. Thousands of customers purchased the full package, often many years ago, with the expectation that FSD would eventually be capable and approved for use. However, the reality is that FSD, even as an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), continues to be pushed back in Europe.
Without the transfer program, it's a difficult choice: either throw away your original investment in FSD and pay for the package a second time (FSD price history), or subscribe to it in the future.
Offering FSD transfers is a good way for Tesla to meet them halfway. It's a difficult situation, and one that’s being hindered by processes beyond the control of both the customer and Tesla. However, a transfer helps both parties. Tesla sells another vehicle, and the customer gets to keep FSD.
When Will it Be Available?
Based on how FSD transfers have worked in the past following Elon’s announcements, this feature is likely to become available for a limited time period in the coming days or weeks. If it happens, we should expect an announcement from Tesla Europe on X and emails being sent out to Tesla customers.
Once the program is in place, all you need to do is complete your vehicle purchase and then inform your Tesla sales advisor that you’d like to transfer FSD. You don’t even have to sell or trade in your old Tesla; FSD will simply be removed from it as a feature.
Hopefully, Tesla enables FSD Transfers for everyone, regardless of region. It should be an ongoing offer until at least FSD is approved in the given country or region.
The introductory price for Tesla’s Robotaxi Network has finally been updated. In a post on X, Elon Musk confirmed that the new fare would be rolling out to complement the new Robotaxi geofence expansion.
This change marks the first adjustment to Tesla’s fares since the initial $4.20 launch price 23 days ago. While the price increase may seem significant in terms of percentages, when compared to other options in the ride-hailing area, it is still drastically cheaper.
But the price is now a princely $6.90, as foretold in the prophecy 😂
Robotaxi currently operates on a simple, flat-rate model. The new $6.90 fare gets you a ride to anywhere within the recently expanded geofence.
So far, this is the opposite approach compared to other services, such as Waymo or traditional ride-sharing options like Uber and Lyft. All these services use dynamic pricing based on distance, time of day, and demand. A comparable trip on any one of these services could cost anywhere from $30 to $65, and potentially even higher during peak hours.
That doesn’t even include the tip fees for human drivers either - another win for Robotaxi (can you tip a Robotaxi?).
Even with the adjustment, the flat $6.90 fare remains less than half the price of a typical competing ride, making Robotaxi the most affordable point-to-point transportation option in Austin, aside from mass transit, for now.
A “Maturing” Service
The price change, moving from one meme-worthy number to another, is a sign that Robotaxi is finally graduating from its initial pilot phase. Following the first major expansion of the service area, this adjustment is a logical next step towards finding a more sustainable flat price.
While the new fare is a 65% increase over the old fare, the key takeaway is that it is still far cheaper than other options, and still just as meme-worthy. Tesla is aiming to have its early access riders complete as many rides as possible during these early months, and this pricing is still very reflective of that.
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