Mercedes' dedication to safety is fundamental to the carmaker's identity. Drive Pilot, the self-driving feature that lets drivers do email or watch a movie on highways at speeds up to 95 km/h (59 mph), has been on the road in Germany, and in Nevada and California in the U.S., since 2022. The Level 3 feature is available only on S-Class and EQS. Drive Pilot is expensive, so sales have been limited. Nevertheless, there have been no accidents involving Drive Pilot. In contrast to Tesla's “move fast and break things” approach, Mercedes is pioneering ADAS and AD technology while adhering to strict safety tenets. In Germany, Drive Pilot is available as an optional extra for 5950 euros. In the U.S., Drive Pilot subscriptions cost 2500 US dollars per year.
Christoph von Hugo, Head of Active Safety, Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars
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