Part 3/12:
Maturity and Safety Milestones
The decision to offer a free trial also signals that Tesla perceives its FSD system as reaching a certain level of maturity and safety. Historically, Tesla kept its FSD beta limited and expensive, partly to control the exposure of less mature versions and mitigate safety risks. As the system improves—becoming safer than an average human driver and behaving more like a human—the company seems ready to broaden access.
This shift from exclusivity to mass availability indicates confidence that the system can operate at a quality level acceptable for wider use. Moreover, improved system behavior is not just about safety but also about providing a pleasant user experience, which Tesla emphasizes as a goal.