Very few features are just optional software.
Mainly FSD.
They put the same computer in ALL the cars, and the same cameras in ALL
the cars, as even their "AutoPilot" needs them, as well as "Sentry" mode
security.
Most of the purchased variations are Wheels, Color, Range, Performance.
(Which varies the size of the battery pack, and a couple variations on
the motor.)
Keeping as many components the same in all vehicles reduces cost,
reduces inventory parts, etc... and make service easier.
And having a powerful computer lets them offer things like Sentry Mode,
and hi-quality video games, etc...
On 10/17/2023 8:00 PM, Mr. Sharkey via EV wrote:
> They [Tesla] also offer very few variations
And the model seems to be that some (or many) of the options are built
into every car manufactured, then turned on or off via software,
allowing the cars to be much closer in build complexity, while still
offering the buyer the full range of option possibilities.
It's a brilliant business model, but it would seem to favor buyers who
select more options over those who only want basic amenities, as I
doubt that the "turn on" fee for enabling FSD (or whatever), for
instance, fully covers the cost of the hardware installed at
manufacture. The difference is paid by the buyer whether the option(s)
is enabled or not.
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