Tesla North has reported that Tesla is now notifying U.S. customers that the free Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfers will be ending on March 31, 2026. This announcement puts a firm deadline on a perk that has influenced upgrade decisions for many customers over the past few quarters.
In the messages being sent to customers, Tesla states that orders must be placed by March 31 in order to qualify for a free FSD transfer to a new vehicle. This marks a change from previous quarters where the offer was set to expire “that quarter.” This specific end date suggests that this may be the final extension of the perk.
What sets this round of notifications apart is a subtle policy change. Tesla is now informing customers that they only need to place their order by March 31 to secure the free transfer, even if delivery occurs at a later date. In the past, customers were required to take delivery before the end of the quarter. This change indicates that Tesla may be preparing to definitively end free transfers.
This announcement aligns with Tesla’s broader shift towards selling Full Self-Driving. Recently, Tesla announced that FSD will only be available through a subscription model, ending the option to purchase it outright. While customers in the U.S. can still buy FSD for $8,000 or subscribe for $99 per month or $999 per year, the one-time purchase option will be phased out next month.
The move to a subscription model reduces the upfront cost for drivers while providing Tesla with a steady stream of recurring revenue. This shift comes as FSD technology continues to advance rapidly, with Tesla testing an internal “unsupervised” version on its Robotaxi fleet in Austin. Public releases of FSD have also become more capable, allowing drivers to text behind the wheel under certain conditions.
Despite the clarity on the end of free FSD transfers, there are still unanswered questions regarding the free FSD perk included in Tesla’s Luxe Package for higher-end models like the Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck.
In conclusion, customers who were considering upgrading while retaining their FSD license now have a concrete deadline to act by. This time, Tesla seems to be serious about ending free transfers, so customers should take note and make their decisions accordingly.