Tesla's FSD paid subscription has once again sparked discussions about whether autonomous driving technology can convince consumers to pay for it?

The business model of autonomous driving technology continues to evolve, with diversified approaches including standard hardware, optional software, and bundled hardware-software packages. Among these, software payment methods include one-time purchases and subscriptions.

The challenges in monetization include limited consumer awareness, increasing competitive pressure, and rising costs of technological innovation. Strategies to address these include improving software quality, expanding market channels, and building ecosystems. Source: Zhineng-Yanyan