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Mercedes-Benz scales back electric ambitions as EV pessimism grows (arstechnica.com)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

The biggest issue here is there's only one thing in that list I'd consider a subscription and that's the data connectivity. Especially in a Tesla where there's no option to have Android auto or apple carplay then the only ways you can stream audio would be through Bluetooth so no options to change anything other than skip and replay the songs in a playlist. I don't particularly mind there being a one time cost for most of those features even though they're ridiculously expensive but the worst of it is on Ford, GM and Stalantis.

Those 3 manufacturers (and maybe more? I'm not sure) have subscriptions for their self driving functions which are included in the car and already paid for. These functions are processed on the car so this is nothing more than a digital lock to features that are already included in the car price.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 8 months ago

Especially in a Tesla where there’s no option to have Android auto or apple carplay then the only ways you can stream audio would be through Bluetooth so no options to change anything other than skip and replay the songs in a playlist.

You can use your phone as a hotspot if you subscribe to Tidal or Spotify without any Tesla connectivity. You can also subscribe to SiriusXM and not have any Tesla connectivity.