Tesla ends Full Self-Driving purchases, shifts to subscription-only next month

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the change in an X post yesterday. The world's richest person never gave a reason for moving to subscription-only.

Tesla will only offer subscriptions for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) going forward

It's a huge change to Tesla's approach with FSD, and it could impact Musk's $1T pay package and the company's myriad legal troubles.

Tesla’s FSD Subscription Era Begins: Because Nothing Says “Autonomy” Like A Recurring Credit-Card Ding

Tesla will make Full Self-Driving subscription-only starting Feb. 14, ending one-time purchases as Musk reshapes Tesla’s pricing strategy.
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Tesla to stop selling Full Self-Driving feature from February 14, new buyers will get subscription-only model

Existing Tesla owners, who have already bought FSD outright for their vehicle, will retain lifetime access, including all future updates and improvements.
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How Tesla licensing FSD could flip the EV power order

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is no longer just a feature on a premium EV, it is emerging as the central bargaining chip in a looming reshuffle of who holds real power in the electric car market.

I traveled 11,000 miles in my Tesla without touching the steering wheel. I'll never buy a car without FSD again.

David Moss, a Tesla owner since 2024, said he traveled 11,000 miles across the US with Full Self-Driving. He said FSD is indispensable.
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