Tesla will likely roll out a monthly subscription plan for customers who aren't yet ready to drop $7,000 upfront for its self-driving technology

Tesla plans to offer its self-driving technology as a subscription service "probably towards the end of this year," CEO Elon Musk told investors during the company's quarterly earnings call on Wednesday.Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" feature, which helps the vehicle navigate highways and park on its own, is available for $7,000 for customers who purchase it upfront.CFO Zach Kirkhorn said buying the feature upfront will still be "the least expensive plan," but a subscription option would let customers take advantage later or spread the costs over time.Tesla's announcement comes as Apple just announced a 16% year-over-year jump in its services revenue and subscription businesses are taking off across various industries.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Tesla is planning to let

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