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[–] ch00f@lemmy.world 59 points 7 months ago (26 children)

It’s possible that these vehicles are already built and Tesla needs a way to entice budget conscious buyers to clear out their inventory.

[–] surfrock66@lemmy.world 52 points 7 months ago (20 children)

That is insane. If it costs the same to make, then lower range isn't a reasonable area to pitch a lower cost vehicle. Wanting to lower the cost is fine. Putting in cheaper/smaller components to get there is fine. If you are using the same components and just software locking them to nickle and dime the users later, that's anti-consumer and should not be tolerated. I can't believe how people look at micro-transactions in games and think "wouldn't this be cool with IRL stuff?"

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 15 points 7 months ago (14 children)

No different than BMW having heated seats but if you want to use them you have to unlock with subscription plan. This way BMW makes one model and consumer has a choice with paymwnt. Intel CPUs have this too now. Company running servers can buy low performing chip, if they want to expand capability then intel sells them a license code to unlock more performance

[–] Guntrigger@sopuli.xyz 26 points 7 months ago (1 children)

They're pushing the limits of this simulation to see how much bullshit we can tolerate. Turns out it's a LOT.

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 11 points 7 months ago (1 children)

If you pay the monthly subscription you can actually upgrade to the premium simulation.

[–] jabathekek@sopuli.xyz 12 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm already paying a monthly sub! The devs made food and shelter basically mandatory, and then they charged for it! Biggest money grab ever, it's disgusting.

[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago

That's the basic subscription, the premium one is extra.

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