Tesla Will Only Offer Subscriptions for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Going Forward

Tesla ends one-time Full Self-Driving purchases—now subscription-only starting February 14, 2026.
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Tesla Will Only Offer Subscriptions for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Going Forward
FSD Subscriptions Only: Tesla Ditches One-Time FSD Purchases Starting February 14, 2026, Tesla will no longer allow customers to buy its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software with a one-time payment. Instead, access will be available exclusively through a monthly subscription—a major strategic shift that could reshape how drivers interact with Tesla’s most talked-about feature. If you’ve been wondering whether you can still pay $8,000 upfront for FSD, the answer is soon: no. Credit: Sjoerd van der Wal/ Getty Images This move marks a dramatic pivot from Tesla’s long-standing sales model and signals deeper changes in the company’s business strategy, regulatory positioning, and even CEO Elon Musk’s compensation roadmap. For years, Tesla offered both purchase and subscription options, often nudging buyers toward the lump-sum fee by promising future price hikes as capabilities improved. Now, that door is closing. Why Tesla Is Going All-In on FSD Subscriptions The decision likely stems from mu…