Tesla removed Autopilot from its US configurator after California regulators pushed back. Here is how the change affects Model 3 and Model Y pricing in Poland in February 2026, what FSD Supervised costs, and how Tesla compares with Mercedes Drive Pilot and BMW iX3.
Imagine this, Polish EV fans: Tesla tosses Autopilot out like an unwanted passenger on the Titanic. In the United States, where California threatens a sales ban for calling adaptive cruise control an "autopilot," Elon and his team went all in. The configurator is empty – no Autopilot, only Traffic Aware Cruise Control sitting on top of a standard package. But what about us, in Poland, on February 10, 2026? Some say Tesla is cooking up a similar move. This is a genius marketing play to push Full Self-Driving at eye-watering prices.
In the US, the California DMV ruled that "Autopilot" is a misleading name. What is it really? Cruise control with lane keeping and gentle curve steering. No, it is not an aviation autopilot that will cross the Atlantic on its own. Tesla, under the threat of a 30-day production and sales ban, scrapped the option. Instead, an FSD subscription at USD 99 per month – converted in the Polish configurator, it works out to roughly PLN 400 per month.
And in China? Local authorities are also cracking down on Full Self-Driving, which is hardly "full." You buy a Tesla on the promise of autonomy and get an assistant that barely handles a roundabout in Shanghai.
In Poland, the Tesla Model 3 starts at PLN 189,990 for the RWD version with a Standard Range battery and 534 km of WLTP range. 0–100 km/h in 6.2 s. Model 3 Long Range AWD? PLN 229,990, 629 km of range, 4.4 s to 100 km/h. Performance? PLN 264,990, 3.1 s and 547 km of range. Model Y? From PLN 199,990 for the RWD (455 km WLTP) up to PLN 279,990 for the Performance (514 km).
Autopilot? In the Polish configurator in February 2026, it is gone as an add-on. Autopilot is no longer standard on new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles since January 2026, even in Europe. Instead, Tesla pushes Enhanced Autopilot or FSD. The base Autopilot package has been removed. FSD Supervised, which is set to launch in the EU after RDW type approval in February 2026, costs around PLN 35,000 as a one-time purchase or PLN 350 per month as a subscription. According to data from tesla.com/pl_pl and IBRM Samar, this is a way to milk wallets.
The Polish EV market is no desert. Mercedes with Drive Pilot in the S-Class (around PLN 250,000 for the option) really drives itself on highways up to 60 km/h – Level 3, no joke. BMW iX3 with Driving Assistant Professional? PLN 15,000 for the option, with semi-autonomous features. And Tesla? Still Level 2, with Level 4 visions over the horizon. The competition is growing: in the second half of 2026, BMW is rolling out something better in the iX3.
Tesla here is like a vintage John Deere tractor pretending to be an F-35 fighter. It promises supersonic flight and barely ploughs a field.
Model Y WLTP range of 455–514 km looks modest next to the Mercedes EQE with 660 km. Acceleration? Fine, but is it worth the price of two flats in Warsaw?
Model 3: 60 kWh battery RWD – 534 km WLTP, realistically around 450 km in winter near the Baltic Sea. Long Range 82 kWh – 629 km. 250 kW DC charging, full charge in 25 min. Model Y is similar but heavier, so range drops. In Poland, on the A1 and A2 motorways, Autopilot (now Enhanced) helps, but do not trust it on a bend near Radom.
This Tesla decision is not a failure – it is a strategic pivot. Instead of free Autopilot, Tesla charges for FSD. In Poland, with 0% APR on the Model 3 Premium Long Range (from PLN 219,990), the offer is tempting. But is it worth it? It is like buying a piano and paying for the sheet music separately.
Tesla is not discontinuing Autopilot – it is evolving it into a cash cow called FSD. In Poland 2026, buy a Model 3 for PLN 190k, add FSD for PLN 35k, and you have a machine better than a Mercedes? Not quite. It is still a beta test on wheels. Buy it if you like adrenaline. Those who prefer calm will pick BMW – as reliable as English weather.
No, the base Autopilot disappeared from the Polish Tesla configurator in January 2026. Instead, you get Traffic Aware Cruise Control as standard, and for full driver assistance you must pay extra for Enhanced Autopilot or Full Self-Driving Supervised at around PLN 35,000 as a one-time purchase or PLN 350 per month as a subscription.
The cheapest model is the Tesla Model 3 RWD at PLN 189,990. You get 534 km of WLTP range, 0–100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, and a 60 kWh battery. The Model Y RWD starts at PLN 199,990 but with only 455 km of range. If you want long range, the Model 3 Long Range AWD is PLN 229,990 with 629 km WLTP. For the Performance? Set aside PLN 264,990.
Absolutely not. FSD Supervised is still a Level 2 system, which means full driver attention and hands on the wheel are required. In Poland, after RDW type approval in February 2026, FSD will theoretically assist with lane changes, parking and city navigation, but it is not full autonomy. Mercedes Drive Pilot in the S-Class is Level 3 – there you can really let go of the wheel at up to 60 km/h on the highway. Tesla? Still a beta test you are paying for as if it were a finished product.
Tesla promises 534 km WLTP for the Model 3 RWD, but in winter near the Baltic Sea, with full heating and -10°C, expect realistically around 380–450 km at most. The Long Range with 629 km WLTP gives you around 500–550 km in practice. Model Y? A heavier SUV, so from the declared 455 km RWD you will get 340–380 km. Plan charging stops every 300 km.
| Manufacturer / Model | ADAS System | Autonomy Level | Option Price (PLN) | Base Price (PLN) | WLTP Range (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 RWD | FSD Supervised (Level 2) | Level 2 | 35000 | 189990 | 534 |
| Tesla Model Y Performance | FSD Supervised (Level 2) | Level 2 | 35000 | 279990 | 514 |
| Mercedes S-Class | Drive Pilot | Level 3 (up to 60 km/h) | 250000 | 1000000 | |
| BMW iX3 | Driving Assistant Professional | Level 2+ | 15000 | 326600 | 660 |
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