Is Tesla engaging in games about the FSD update for the 2018 Model 3 FSD?

[OmahaKnot]

I own a 2018 Model 3. I acquired the advanced autopilot feature at that time for around $5,000.

I had been considering a Full Self-Driving update but was deterred by the cost-benefit analysis when the upgrade cost was $6,000 over the Enhanced Autopilot, totalling $12,000. I intended to subscribe, but the Tesla app said that a $1000 computer update was necessary. The computer version shown on my dashboard is 2.5; I believe this is a more advantageous choice than purchasing for $6,000. We are unlikely to retain this vehicle beyond the break-even point of around four years (99/month * 50 months = ~ $5000, plus the $1000 for the FSD computer update, totalling a purchase price of $6000).

However, with today's announcement that FSD costs $8,000, the choice to upgrade to FSD is now $2,000. I choose to buy, taking into account that the price of the FSD computer was once $1000.

Tesla no longer requires a computer update. It seems to me that they were deceiving me when I sought to subscribe. When I pay a one-time sum of $1000 for the membership, I am far more inclined to continue compared to a subscription priced at $99 per month without an upfront investment.

I am enquiring if an FSD computer update is necessary or whether Tesla was attempting to deceive me.

[Liveek]

Tesla has never required the possession of an AP3 computer for the purchase of FSD. Having paid for FSD, you should now be able to initiate a service request to upgrade your AP2.5 machine to AP3, hence enabling the FSD capability.

[Cassole]

There is no justification for not upgrading the computer, since it will incur no expense. The whole FSD experience requires HW3.

[OmahaKnot]

Thank you. I scheduled a service appointment, and they verified that they would update to HW3 as included in the $2,000 charge I paid. My previous appointment was scheduled for May 4, but I have been assigned an appointment for this Thursday. I like EAP despite its imperfections, and I anticipate enjoying the enhanced city street assistance from FSD v12.

[OmahaKnot]

I received the same stuff for $2000. I own a 2018 Model 3. Did you enquire if HW4 was accessible? Should I await the availability of HW4? Do you have any recommendations?

[DolSquirrel]

HW4 is not compatible with HW2.5 or HW3.