In Pictures: Tesla's New Automatic Collision Evasion Only Works for FSD Subscribers, Leaving Millions Without Access

Tesla's new Automatic Collision Evasion feature is tied to its paid Full Self-Driving subscription.

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Owners without an active FSD subscription will not receive the collision-evasion capability.

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The feature requires both a $99 monthly FSD plan and compatible hardware.

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Tesla says the system can autonomously steer away from an imminent crash.

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The rollout underscores a widening divide between paying and non-paying Tesla owners.

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Millions of Tesla drivers remain locked out of the advanced safety feature.

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Tesla has positioned FSD as the gateway to its most advanced driver assistance.

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Critics question whether life-saving collision avoidance should sit behind a paywall.

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The subscription requirement adds a recurring cost on top of the vehicle's purchase price.

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