Tesla Ends FSD One-Time Purchases After Feb. 14, 2026

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will discontinue one-time purchases of its Full Self-Driving software after February 14, 2026, limiting access for new customers to a monthly subscription model. The change, shared on X on January 14, 2026, eliminates the current $8,000 upfront option in favor of the existing $99 per month fee.

Under the new policy, which applies exclusively to new buyers, vehicle owners will no longer have the choice to pay a lump sum for the advanced driver-assistance system. Existing customers who have already purchased Full Self-Driving outright will retain their access, according to company statements. Musk provided no details on potential adjustments to the subscription price or further transitions during the announcement.

The shift reflects Tesla's broader strategy to emphasize recurring revenue streams amid two consecutive years of declining vehicle sales. Company executives have highlighted autonomous driving technology as a key growth area. During Tesla's third-quarter earnings call last year, Chief Financial Officer Vaibhav Taneja noted that only 12 percent of the company's current fleet subscribes to the software, pointing to low...