Tesla launched the Tesla Ride program to help more people try Full Self-Driving. This program runs from October to December 2025 in several states, including Michigan, Virginia, Illinois, Nevada, and California.
How Tesla Ride program works
Participants must have a valid driver’s license and insurance. Riders sit behind the wheel, but a Tesla Advisor is next to them. The Advisor explains FSD features, comfort options, and entertainment. You get 45 minutes to see how everything works. It’s best to call ahead to book your session.
During your drive, you can talk to Grok AI inside the car. Grok can answer your questions and tell stories. Tesla adds a disclaimer that the FSD system does not make cars autonomous just yet. Safety is still the priority. Senior VP Tom Zhu said, “The prime directive for the autopilot system is: Don’t crash. That really overrides everything. No matter what the lines say or how the road is done, the thing that needs to happen is minimizing the probability of impact while getting you to your destination conveniently and comfortably”.
Where the program is available
Tesla Ride is open in many states and runs through late December in select areas. Interested riders should contact Tesla before arriving at a location.
FSD supervised mode stays under strict monitoring. So, you must stay attentive. The Advisor is there to help and answer every question. Tesla stresses safety is most important, and their vehicles now have more collision warnings and real-time monitoring than earlier cars.
Simple access for everyone
With a 45-minute session, riders see the latest self-driving technology in person, test features, enjoy Grok AI, and learn about safe autonomous driving from experts. Tesla’s plan is for regular people to get comfortable with FSD technology before it becomes fully independent.
You can learn more about the Tesla Ride program via the official website.
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