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Tesla Shifts Autosteer to Subscription, Sets 2026 End Date for One-Time FSD in U.S. and Canada

The pivot follows a court finding of deceptive Autopilot marketing, prompting scrutiny of adoption and pricing.

Overview

  • Advanced driver-assist features such as Autosteer now require a $99-per-month FSD subscription in the U.S. and Canada, while Traffic-Aware Cruise Control remains standard.
  • Tesla will discontinue the option to buy FSD outright in the U.S. after February 14, 2026, with Elon Musk signaling future subscription price increases as capabilities expand.
  • Most new Model 3 and Model Y configurations in the region no longer include lane-centering by default, while Model S, Model X and the Cybertruck Cyberbeast still bundle FSD.
  • Existing owners who previously purchased FSD retain access, and new buyers receive a 30-day trial, though questions remain about transferring purchased access to future vehicles.
  • TSLA shares slipped after the change, regulators continue investigating Autopilot and FSD safety, and Tesla’s website indicates markets such as Australia are not affected for now.