Tesla is ending one-time purchases of its Full Self-Driving software. After Feb 14, 2026, it's subscription-only. We break down what this means for the 88% of owners who never paid for FSD.

Elon Musk recently announced that Tesla will stop selling full self-driving software (FSD) software after February 14, 2026. Instead, it will be avail.

Tesla is drawing a line under one of its longest-standing software offerings. For years, Full Self-Driving has served not only as a technological showcase but also as a promise of future autonomy. With it came the option to buy once and own indefinitely—a rare proposition in the age of subscription models.

A Tesla owner recently posted a breathless video praising Full Self-Driving after the software abruptly yanked his car off a clogged highway and into a grassy median, a maneuver that looked more like a stunt than a safety feature.

Tesla is leaning harder than ever on software, automation and robotaxis to justify its lofty valuation at a time when its core electric vehicle business is slowing. That strategic pivot, while potentially transformative over the long term,