Tesla to Shift Full Self-Driving Software to Subscription-Only Model After February 14

Tesla will transition its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to a subscription-only model after February 14, discontinuing one-time purchases. CEO Elon Musk announced the shift, which moves away from the current option of an $8,000 one-time payment or a $99 monthly subscription in the U.S. This change occurs amidst ongoing scrutiny from the NHTSA and reports of crashes linked to the driver assistance system, which requires driver supervision.