FSD

FSD • Feb 16, 2026

Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ tried to drive owner into a lake, viral video shows

A viral video shows a Tesla using its "Full Self-Driving" software attempting to drive into a lake. This incident adds to concerns about dangerous edge cases with the system. It raises serious questions about the current readiness and safety of Tesla's autonomous driving technology.

FSD • Feb 16, 2026

Tesla leaves a single loophole to purchase Full Self-Driving outright

Tesla has officially removed the option to buy its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package outright from its online store, shifting to a subscription-only model in the US. However, a single loophole still exists for customers to purchase it directly. This means new buyers must now subscribe monthly unless they find and use the specific, undisclosed purchase method.

FSD • Feb 16, 2026

Tesla officially ends outright FSD purchases in Canada and U.S., but keeps Luxe Package intact

Tesla has discontinued the option for customers in the U.S. and Canada to buy its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability outright. Instead, the feature will only be available through a monthly subscription. This shift means new owners can no longer make a single, permanent payment for FSD and must now commit to an ongoing fee to access the software.

FSD • Feb 15, 2026

Tesla ends Full Self-Driving purchase option in the U.S.

Tesla has ended the option for U.S. customers to purchase its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package outright for a one-time fee. The company is shifting its business model to focus solely on a monthly subscription service. This move is partly tied to a requirement in CEO Elon Musk's compensation package that is linked to achieving a high number of active FSD subscriptions.

FSD • Feb 13, 2026

Tesla pushes Full Self-Driving outright purchasing option back in one market

Tesla is delaying the removal of the option to purchase its Full Self-Driving software outright in at least one market. The company had previously announced a shift to a subscription-only model. This means, for now, some customers retain the choice between a one-time payment or a monthly fee for the feature.

FSD • Feb 13, 2026

Tesla China hires Autopilot Test Engineer amid continued FSD rollout preparations

Tesla is hiring an Autopilot Test Engineer in Shanghai, near its Gigafactory, as part of its ongoing preparations. This move signals Tesla's continued commitment to developing and eventually rolling out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in the critical Chinese market.

FSD • Feb 12, 2026

Tesla nears closure of Full Self-Driving purchasing option

Tesla is preparing to end the option for customers to buy its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package outright. This follows CEO Elon Musk's earlier announcement of a shift away from one-time purchases. This means future access to FSD will likely be available only through a monthly subscription.

FSD • Feb 11, 2026

Lemonade offers 50% insurance discount for Tesla owners using the safer Full Self-Driving (FSD)

Insurance company Lemonade is offering Tesla owners a 50% discount on premiums if they use the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. This incentive is based on the belief that FSD makes driving safer. For owners, it represents a significant potential cost savings and an industry endorsement of the technology's safety benefits.

FSD • Feb 10, 2026

Lemonade launches Tesla FSD insurance program in Oregon

Lemonade has launched a new insurance program in Oregon specifically for Tesla drivers using Full Self-Driving (FSD). This program, announced by the company's co-founder, offers insurance tailored to the FSD feature. For owners, it means a potential new option for coverage that recognizes and may be priced based on the use of Tesla's advanced driver-assist system.

FSD • Feb 10, 2026

Tesla exec: Preparations underway but no firm timeline yet for FSD rollout in China

Tesla is preparing to launch its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China, but the company has not yet set a specific launch date. This means Chinese Tesla owners and enthusiasts must continue to wait for a confirmed timeline to access the advanced driver-assistance feature.

FSD • Feb 10, 2026

Tesla FSD: Elon Musk's Bet on Driving '10 Times Safer' Than Humans

During a March 2025 company meeting, Elon Musk stated that Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is poised to become a public safety revolution. He claims the technology will eventually be "10 times safer" than human drivers by eliminating human error. This signals Tesla's commitment to achieving a fully autonomous driving system that could dramatically reduce accidents.

FSD • Feb 09, 2026

Tesla FSD: Why 2026 Could Be the Breakthrough Year in Europe and Asia

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system could see a major regulatory breakthrough in Europe and Asia by 2026. This expansion hinges on new international safety standards currently being developed. If successful, it would allow Tesla owners in those regions to access the advanced driver-assist features for the first time.