Tesla Inc. has announced that it will be ending its free Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfer service on March 31. To qualify for the free transfer, customers must place an order for their new vehicle by the deadline date.
Free FSD Transfers Ending
The automaker has been offering customers who have already paid for the FSD service for their previous vehicle a chance to transfer the service to their new Tesla for free, should they decide to change or upgrade their vehicle. This offer has been available since April 2025. Customers who opt for a free FSD transfer can take delivery of their vehicle after March 31 and still qualify, as long as they placed their order before the deadline date.
Key Details
- Customers must place an order for their new vehicle by March 31 to qualify for the free FSD transfer
- Customers can take delivery of their vehicle after March 31 and still qualify for the free transfer
- The free FSD transfer service will end on March 31
FSD to be Subscription-Only
The news comes as Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will stop offering the FSD service to customers with an upfront one-time payment of $8,000 post-Valentine’s Day next month. Instead, Tesla will only offer the service with a $99/month subscription. This move has raised questions about the motive behind this decision, with speculation suggesting that it could be tied to Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package, which outlines 10 million active FSD subscriptions as one of the milestones the CEO has to achieve with Tesla.
Impact on Customers
The decision to end the free FSD transfer service and switch to a subscription-only model may have a significant impact on Tesla customers. Those who have already paid for the FSD service for their previous vehicle may need to reconsider their options and decide whether to continue with the subscription service or explore other alternatives.
Market Reaction
The news has had a minimal impact on Tesla’s stock price, with the company’s shares slipping 0.24% to $437.50 at market close on January 16. The stock price slipped further by 0.01% to $437.44 during after-hours trading. Despite this, Tesla remains a top performer in the automotive industry, with a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction.