Tesla will end one-time purchases of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software after February 14 and keep it only as a monthly subscription, Elon Musk said in a post on X. He wrote: “Tesla will stop selling FSD after Feb 14. FSD will only be available as a monthly subscription thereafter.”
Right now, Tesla offers FSD as a one-time add-on for around $8,000 in the United States, along with a subscription that starts at about $99 per month. After February 14, new customers who want the advanced driver-assistance package will have to subscribe instead of paying a single upfront fee.
Existing owners who already paid for FSD are expected to keep access under their original terms, though Tesla has not yet issued a detailed public FAQ on the change. And potential buyers who still prefer a one-time payment now face a clear deadline just a month away.
FSD, which Tesla now brands as “Full Self-Driving (Supervised),” adds features such as automatic lane changes, traffic light and stop sign control, and city-street driving assistance on top of Autopilot. The system can handle many tasks on highways and urban roads, yet drivers remain responsible for keeping their hands ready and paying attention at all times.
Why Tesla may prefer subscriptions
Musk did not give a full explanation for ending one-time FSD sales, but the move fits Tesla’s push toward software and recurring income. Subscriptions can produce steadier cash flows over time and let the company adjust pricing or bundles as the software improves.
The company has already cut FSD subscription prices in some markets to spur adoption, building a larger base of users and driving data that can help train its AI models. And by lowering the upfront cost for access, Tesla may attract buyers who hesitated to spend several thousand dollars in a single payment.
At the same time, some industry leaders praise Tesla’s software. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently called Tesla’s FSD approach “state-of-the-art,” highlighting its role in the wider push toward automated driving technology. And Musk has repeatedly told investors that FSD and robotics sit at the center of Tesla’s long-term strategy as growth in electric vehicle sales cools and competition stiffens.
For now, the option to buy FSD outright is ending after February 14. New owners who want Tesla’s most advanced driver-assistance features will see them as a monthly line item on their bills instead of a permanent add-on.
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