A Money.com guide to insuring a Tesla warns rates go up if the infamously unsafe and misnamed “Autopilot” software is used.
Using autopilot increases premiums
Unfortunately for users of the technology, autopilot is considered a higher-risk feature and might be considered a factor for a greater risk of accidents.
Higher insurance premium could be the least of user worries, considering they might be burned alive in a fiery crash, or kill others. The premium increase for greater risk of accidents really reflects the true dangers to everyone around a Tesla.
It’s not just about paying less, it’s about reducing harms and increasing accountability, two things Tesla is terrible with.