Families Say Tesla FSD Keeps 80s and 90s Drivers Independent
elonmusk · x · 2026-10-18
A reposted thread collects family accounts of how Tesla FSD helps elderly relatives stay mobile:
- A 90-year-old bought a Model Y on his children's recommendation; a healthcare-worker neighbor says FSD will help him stay independent.
- One family says their 92-year-old neighbor bought a Tesla the day after trying FSD.
- Another says their 87-year-old father uses FSD to get almost everywhere, calling it extra mobility at his age.
- A third says their 83-year-old father loves his Model Y and uses FSD for nearly all driving, making it easier to attend grandchildren's events and dinners with friends, describing it as "transformational."
The poster frames FSD's progress as more opportunities for these families to get out and see loved ones.
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