"Tesla has shifted its Full Self-Driving feature to a subscription model. Over the weekend, the company removed the option to purchase the feature in the US via a one-time flat fee of $8,000. For years, Tesla owners have been able to purchase the service with a one-time payment that would allow them to use it for the full lifespan of their vehicle. Now, the driver-assist feature is available only via a $99-per-month subscription."
"Tesla first introduced FSD in 2016, and the pricing has swung dramatically over time. In its early days, FSD cost around $5,000, later climbing to a peak of $15,000. In 2024, Tesla reduced the upfront price to $8,000. The carmaker first introduced a subscription option in 2021 for $199 per month, but the price was later lowered to $99 per month."
Tesla removed the option to purchase Full Self-Driving via a one-time $8,000 fee in the U.S. and made FSD available only as a $99-per-month subscription. For years buyers could pay once to retain the feature for a vehicle's lifespan; the one-time price previously varied from about $5,000 to a peak of $15,000 before falling to $8,000 in 2024. A subscription path first appeared in 2021 at $199 per month and later dropped to $99. Autopilot previously shipped free on new Teslas, and pricing shifts mirror a broader industry move toward subscription monetization. Tesla intends to raise subscription prices as FSD capabilities improve.
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