Tesla now requires $99 subscription for Autosteer on Model 3 and Y

Tesla has quietly altered its driver-assistance feature offerings for the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. by removing Autosteer from the final vehicle configurator. Previously included in the standard Autopilot package, Autosteer—which provides lane-centering on highways and marked roads—is no longer standard; instead, only Traffic Aware Cruise Control (TACC), which manages speed and braking but requires active steering, remains included. This change pushes buyers toward Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription, priced at $99 per month, signaling a strategic shift toward recurring software revenue rather than bundling features with the vehicle purchase. The update first appeared alongside the launch of a lower-priced Standard trim in October without formal announcement, causing confusion as Tesla’s online feature comparisons still list Autosteer for most trims, but the final purchase screen omits it. Tesla offers a 30-day FSD trial to new buyers. This move narrows the gap between basic driver assistance and F