TESLA TELLS HW3 OWNERS TO WAIT AS FSD DELAY HITS 7 YEARS

Tesla owners with Hardware 3 (HW3) installed have now waited approximately seven years for Full Self-Driving functionality without resolution. The company recently communicated to affected owners that patience remains necessary, offering no concrete timeline for when FSD will become available on their vehicles. HW3 was introduced in 2019 as Tesla's in-house autonomous driving computer. The company initially promised FSD would arrive for these vehicles, but has progressively focused development on Hardware 4 and newer systems instead. Tesla currently offers FSD primarily to owners of newer vehicles equipped with upgraded hardware. The company charges $12,000 to $15,000 for the feature as a purchase option or $199 monthly as a subscription. The delay has generated frustration within the owner community, with many questioning whether HW3 vehicles will ever receive the promised capability. Tesla has not provided a revised timeline or alternative solutions for affected customers.