Poor middle class people will start taking out car loans to buy Tesla. Just like the iPhone phenomena
this post was submitted on 14 Jan 2026
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It's a weird move because Tesla was receiving nearly 7 years of $99/month up front if people gave it to them, while being as slow as they want in reaching their promises. So, either they are worried that they will be forced to give refunds for underwhelming service, or they are planning massive monthly fee increases. It's probably the latter to their credit. Robotaxi fee would be a normal high fee.
Who is using self-driving mode? And why? When you add price of a self-driving car + (now) subscription, it is cheaper to use some public transport, bus/train/taxi/uber/..
I am, but not on a Tesla.
its people would buy supreme branded items.