Tesla has reportedly altered its driver-assist offerings in the US and Canada, marking a major move to remove Basic Autopilot as a standard free feature for new vehicle orders.
The recent change affects driver-assistance features on new vehicles sold in the US and Canada; customers who want automated steering and similar technology must now pay for a $99 monthly subscription.
Elon Musk is maximizing revenue from AI-driven autonomous technology in personal vehicles and robotaxis as sales of Tesla’s electric vehicles soften.
Tesla has updated its offerings in the US and Canada removing Autosteer as a standard feature on new vehicle orders. While new buyers will still receive Traffic Aware Cruise Control for free, they must now subscribe to the $99 monthly Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to access lane-centering capabilities.
According to Reuters, Tesla has discontinued Basic Autopilot which consisted of Autosteer and Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and has also stopped selling Enhanced Autopilot.
Customers seeking that level of assistance now subscribe to Full Self-Driving subscription for $99 a month which navigates city streets while still requiring active driver monitoring.
Reaching 10 million active FSD subscriptions is a key milestone in Elon Musk’s 10-year compensation package. However, this target remains a challenge; in October 2025, CEO Vaibhav Taneja reported that the FSD took root at just 12%.
The recent changes have sparked significant backlash on social media. This tension comes as Tesla faces intense pressure from regulators; specifically, the California DMV has ordered the company to stop using the “Autopilot” name, ruling that it deceptively implies the vehicles are capable of fully autonomous driving.
Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the reason for the change. Nevertheless, this recent rollout in the US and Canada marks a pivotal turning point for both the brand and the automotive industry as it signals a shift toward a software subscription model for even the most basic driving features.