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FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Tesla to increase Full Self-Driving subscription price: here’s when

Tesla is increasing the monthly subscription price for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, which currently costs $99. This follows the company's plan to remove the option to purchase FSD outright. For owners and enthusiasts, this means the cost of accessing the feature will rise, making the subscription a more expensive recurring expense.

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FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Tesla tells customers ‘one-time’ FSD transfer ends this quarter, but we’ve heard that before

Tesla is again warning customers that the ability to transfer their purchased Full Self-Driving package to a new car ends this quarter, calling it a "last" chance. However, the article notes this recurring deadline is likely a tactic to boost quarterly sales rather than a permanent cutoff. For owners, it creates pressure to buy a new Tesla now to avoid losing their FSD investment, but the pattern suggests the offer may return.

Electrek Tesla

FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Tesla patents ‘clever math trick’ for HW3, but nothing points to delivering promised self-driving

Tesla has patented a method to improve the performance of its older HW3 self-driving computer hardware. However, this technical update does not indicate that Tesla is any closer to delivering the long-promised, unsupervised "Full Self-Driving" capability on these vehicles. For owners of HW3-equipped cars, the core promise of achieving full autonomy remains unfulfilled nearly a decade later.

Electrek Tesla

FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Waymo founder: Tesla FSD would FAIL a DMV eye test, plus all-new Volvo EX60

Waymo's founder criticized Tesla's FSD, claiming its camera-only hardware would fail a rigorous DMV vision test, implying a technological disadvantage. This highlights the ongoing debate in the industry about the sufficiency of Tesla's sensor suite for full autonomy. The article also notes the launch of the Volvo EX60, a new competitor in the electric SUV market.

Electrek Tesla

FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Lemonade launches Tesla FSD insurance with 50% discount – bigger than Tesla’s own

Insurance company Lemonade is offering Tesla owners a 50% discount on premiums when using Full Self-Driving, a larger discount than Tesla's own insurance product. This represents a significant, independent bet on the safety of Tesla's FSD technology. For owners, it could mean substantially lower insurance costs if they regularly use the FSD feature.

Electrek Tesla

FSD • Jan 25, 2026

Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription

Tesla has removed its standard Basic Autopilot feature from new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in North America. This means new buyers must now subscribe to the $99/month Full Self-Driving package to access basic lane-keeping assistance. For owners and enthusiasts, this represents a significant price increase for what was once a core, included safety feature.

Electrek Tesla

FSD • Jan 24, 2026

FSD is for chumps: SC01 is an EV that BEGS to be driven – and it’s coming to Europe

Weighing in at just 1,356 kg and packing a 320 kW (~430 hp) electric motor, the Xiaomi-backed JMEV SC01 ditches the extras and keeps the essentials – so if you’re the kind of person that dreams of a s...

Electrek Main

FSD • Jan 23, 2026

China shuts down Elon Musk’s claim that Tesla FSD will be approved next month

Just as Tesla investors were getting excited about a potential rollout of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in its second-largest market, China has reportedly shut down Elon Musk’s latest timeline. Ac...

Electrek Main

FSD • Jan 23, 2026

Honda ProZision Autonomous ZTR electric riding mower gets real

An 800 lb. gorilla just entered the race to electrify the commercial lawn care space as Honda has officially begun production of its new ProZision series of battery-electric zero-turn mowers — includi...

Electrek Main

FSD • Jan 23, 2026

Tesla finally kills Autopilot in a bid to boost FSD subscriptions

Tesla scrapped its Autopilot driver assist feature that used to come standard in new vehicles, as it attempts to steer customers to its newly subscription-only Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Accordin...

The Verge Tesla

FSD • Jan 23, 2026

Tesla discontinues Autopilot in bid to boost adoption of its Full Self-Driving software

The company is also currently facing a 30-day suspension of its manufacturing and dealer licenses in California for deceptive marketing about Autopilot's capabilities.

TechCrunch Tesla

FSD • Jan 22, 2026

Waymo is now in Miami, now takes driverless rides in 6 cities (Tesla: 1, sorta)

Waymo began autonomous ride-hailing operations in Miami, Florida today, covering a 60-square-mile service area stretching from the design district to South Miami. It’s the sixth city covered by Way...

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