> In that case Tesla usually disables it before putting it back on the market.
To do this is a really interesting business move. At first glance, they are throwing away revenue (because a 2nd hand car with FSD presumably sells for more than one without). But they might be able to sell it as an addon or a subscription to the new owner... But the chances of that are probably low to those buying 2nd hand cars.... But also by artificially restricting the numbers of cars available on the market with FSD enabled, those which do have FSD enabled will keep their value better... Which may in turn help with sales of the feature with brand new cars...
I bet there is a really big spreadsheet written by an MBA to make this decision...
They aren't throwing away any revenue. If they sold it as part of the car it would either be discounted roughly like the used vs new value of the car or would make the car look expensive if at full price. Instead people who want FSD can get the car for "cheap" and then pay then pay full price for FSD.
To do this is a really interesting business move. At first glance, they are throwing away revenue (because a 2nd hand car with FSD presumably sells for more than one without). But they might be able to sell it as an addon or a subscription to the new owner... But the chances of that are probably low to those buying 2nd hand cars.... But also by artificially restricting the numbers of cars available on the market with FSD enabled, those which do have FSD enabled will keep their value better... Which may in turn help with sales of the feature with brand new cars...
I bet there is a really big spreadsheet written by an MBA to make this decision...