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In a post on the social media platform X late Tuesday, the Tesla CEO shared that the FSD service would not be available with a one-time payment. "Tesla will stop selling FSD after Feb 14," Musk shared. He added that the service will instead only be available FSD will only be available "as a monthly subscription" post Valentine's Day.
It's worth noting that Tesla offers the FSD service currently with either a one-time payment of $8,000 in the U.S. or as a monthly subscription with a fee of $99/month. Given the update, the FSD subscription would amount to $1188 annually, which could help boost adoption as the FSD take rate, according to investor Gary Black, is currently at 15%.
Rivian's Subscription Model
The news comes as Tesla rival Rivian Automotive Inc.
It also showcased its Autonomy+ subscription, which would be available for a one-time payment of $2,500 or a monthly subscription fee of $49.99. The automaker is targeting an early 2026 launch for the service.
Tesla Model Y Emerges As Best-Seller
The company's Model Y Crossover SUV, which recently saw a 7-seater layout introduced, emerged as the best-selling EV in the U.S., as Tesla sold over 350,528 units of the vehicle.
Brett Guthrie Touts Autonomous Driving Standard
Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-OH), meanwhile, has touted a federal framework for self-driving regulations across the U.S., aimed at promoting innovation and growth of the technology, which would help U.S. companies develop technologies at a quicker pace when compared to their Chinese counterparts.
Price Action: TSLA slipped 0.39% at Market close on Tuesday to $447.20, declining 0.08% further to $446.85 during After-hours trading, according to Benzinga Pro data.
