Tesla API Pricing Could Kill Third-Party Apps, One Dev Faces $60M Annual Bill 

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Tesla API Pricing Shakeup: Innovation or Extinction for Third-Party Apps?

Tesla’s new Fleet API pricing model, slated for 2025, has sent ripples through the developer community. A potential $60 million annual bill for one developer raises serious questions about the future of third-party Tesla apps. Is this the end of innovation, or will developers find creative workarounds?

While Tesla assures individual owners of affordable automation capabilities, the substantial cost for larger-scale applications is undeniable. Could this pricing structure inadvertently stifle the very ecosystem Tesla has fostered?

Some apps, like S3XY Buttons, claim independence from the API, suggesting a potential divide between those relying on official channels and those employing alternative methods. Will this lead to a two-tiered app landscape, with varying functionality and reliability?

What are your thoughts on Tesla’s API pricing strategy? Will this encourage more efficient development, or simply price out smaller players? Share your predictions for the future of the third-party Tesla app ecosystem. Is this a necessary step for sustainable growth, or a missed opportunity for fostering innovation?
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