Tesla has lowered the price of its FSD subscription in the U.S.
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Tesla just dropped its FSD subscription pricing dramatically in the U.S., lowering the cost from $199 to $99 per month. However, not everyone is thrilled with the new pricing.
For owners who bought the Enhanced Autopilot package for $6,000 USD, Tesla offered a lower-priced FSD subscription of $99, instead of $199. However, with this new FSD price reduction, EAP owners are no longer receiving a discount.
FSD Subscription Expansion
Currently, the FSD subscription is only available in the U.S., but plans for expansion are underway. Tesla's Rohan Patel recently announced that the subscription will soon be available in Canada, alongside the introduction of an annual plan for Premium Connectivity.
This expansion into the Canadian market is anticipated to follow a similar pricing strategy, adjusted for the currency exchange rate, possibly setting the cost at approximately $140 CAD per month.
Update: Tesla has just announced that FSD subscriptions are now available in Canada! What’s even more surprising is the unexpectedly low subscription price of $99 CAD. Tesla took to X to announce the availability in Canada but unfortunately didn’t reveal any additional information regarding the subscriptions.
Is Buying FSD Still Worth It?
Despite the lowered subscription price, the outright purchase price for FSD remains steep at $12,000. This price point equates to subscribing to the service for over 10 years. Given that the average length of car ownership in the U.S. is about 8 years, this makes the current price of buying FSD unattractive to most. The saving grace of buying FSD is that you know what you're paying for the life of the vehicle and can avoid any potential subscription price increases.
Temporary Reduction or Long-term Strategy?
Tesla has not confirmed whether the price reduction is a temporary promotional tactic or a permanent adjustment. The timing coincides with Tesla's release of FSD v12 and its trial offer, suggesting that the company is keen on encouraging more drivers to experience FSD. This approach not only boosts user engagement but also accelerates the volume of data Tesla can collect to improve the system.
FSD With Referral Credits
Although Tesla hasn't adjusted the price of buying FSD, it is tweaking its referral program to accommodate the new price. Three months of FSD are now available through Tesla's referral program for 6,000 credits, reduced from the previous 12,000 credits.
Tesla's reduction in FSD in the U.S. and its planned expansion into Canada reflect a strategic initiative to make FSD more accessible and financially attractive to a broader audience. There's no doubt this change will increase the number of FSD subscriptions, but it'll be interesting to see how much. To break even, Tesla would need to double the number of subscriptions, but they likely have their eyes set much higher.
If you currently subscribe to FSD, Tesla has automatically reduced future payments to the lower $99 price point.
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Tesla recently launched FSD in China, making it the first region outside North America to receive the feature via a software update. This marks a major milestone for Tesla, which has been working diligently to gain regulatory approval outside of North America.
Both China and Europe were key targets on Tesla’s Autonomy Roadmap, with the company aiming to roll out FSD in these regions by Q1 2025—pending regulatory approval.
Regulatory Issues
Elon Musk recently confirmed on X that FSD is ready for Europe—Tesla is just waiting on regulatory approval. However, securing approval could be challenging, as the process is overseen by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), which sets regulations for the entire EU.
While the UNECE has fast-tracked some advancements—such as adaptive and matrix high-beams (soon available in the U.S.), its approach to autonomy has been far more cautious. The commission has consistently slowed the deployment of self-driving technology and even reduced the capabilities of Autopilot.
Adding to the challenge, the UNECE body responsible for vehicle autonomy meets infrequently, sometimes with months between sessions. The next meeting is scheduled for March 4, but autonomy is not yet on the agenda, meaning approval could still be a long way off.
We are waiting for regulatory approval - Musk
Regulation 157
UNECE Regulation 157 governs “Automated Lane Keeping Systems” (ALKS), similar to Autopilot or lane-keeping cruise control in other vehicles. This regulation imposes strict limits, including speed restrictions and requiring driver confirmation for every autonomous decision.
While approving a lane change with a tap on the screen or steering wheel might seem minor, imagine having to do so for every FSD action—speed adjustments, turns, stops, starts, and more.
Additionally, Regulation 157 only permits autonomy in areas where pedestrian traffic is physically separated from vehicles. This means that many highways without clear barriers would be off-limits for autonomous driving.
Hope on the Horizon
There’s still hope—if the UNECE amends Regulation 157, over 50 nations, including the EU and Japan, could open the door for FSD.
A step in the right direction came with the 2024 adoption of UN Regulation 171, which expanded the framework for driver-assist systems that don’t fully take over control—such as FSD (Supervised).
While regulatory changes take time, the momentum is building. As technology advances rapidly, it’s only a matter of time before the rules catch up.
Tesla has made a software-related change to the Cybertruck’s wiper to improve tackling the buildup of salt and road grime on the windshield. If you’ve driven the Cybertruck in regions that salt their roads, you’ve likely experienced this firsthand. The image above shows the author’s truck after 90 minutes of highway driving.
This issue arises because the Cybertruck’s powerful single wiper doesn’t always spray enough windshield wiper fluid to break down all the salt kicked up by other vehicles. At highway speeds, salt accumulates rapidly, and it’s even possible for the Cybertruck’s forward camera cluster to get blocked, which may trigger a request for the driver to take over.
More Fluid
The solution to this issue is simple: apply more fluid to the windshield to help break up the salt, which the Giga wiper can then wipe away. Currently, washer fluid is only sprayed during downstrokes, and holding down the wiper button just repeats the cycle. However, according to a post on X by Wes Morril, Cybertruck’s Lead Engineer, that’s about to change.
With the upcoming software update 2025.2.8, which is expected to roll out to Cybertruck owners in the next few days, Tesla has introduced a new feature for the washer button. Now, holding down the button for two full cycles (two sweeps of the wiper) will continuously soak the windshield. This means you’ll be able to apply double the amount of fluid — on upward and downward wiper strokes.
This is a highly requested improvement, particularly from Cybertruck owners in regions where road salt is frequently used during winter. While the winter season is nearing its end in much of North America, this update will be a welcomed improvement for next year’s colder months.
Thanks for the feedback - If you hold the wash button through 2 cycles the wiper will now continuously soak your windshield, effectively doubling the amount of fluid dispensed. This helps with the stubborn road salt when needed and maintains the quick cleaning functionality for… https://t.co/wEqs9uLpBB
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