BERKELEY, Calif. — Tesla Inc. has launched an alternative for some purchasers to subscribe to its superior driver assist software program program, dubbed “Full Self-Driving performance,” for $199 per 30 days, in its place of paying $10,000 upfront.

“FSD performance subscriptions are at current on the market to eligible vehicles within the US. Look at your Tesla app for updates on availability in numerous areas,” Tesla acknowledged Saturday on its website.

“The at current enabled choices do not make the auto autonomous,” Tesla acknowledged, together with they “require a very attentive driver, who has their arms on the wheel and is able to take over at any second.”

Tesla at current charges $10,000 for semi-automated driving choices akin to lane altering and parking assist beneath its full self-driving bundle.

Tesla acknowledged the subscription service is obtainable in vehicles equipped with “Full Self-Driving laptop computer 3.0 or above.” Tesla instructed purchasers that upgrading to the model new {{hardware}} will worth $1,500.