Tesla discontinues Autopilot in the U.S. and Canada

Tesla has discontinued Autopilot as a separate purchase option for new vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. Instead, all new Teslas now come standard with Traffic-Aware Cruise Control. This basic system helps maintain speed and a safe distance from the car ahead.

For more advanced help, Tesla now focuses on Full Self-Driving (FSD) supervised. This package includes features like automatic lane changes, navigation on highways, and handling turns at intersections. However, drivers must stay alert and keep their hands on the wheel at all times, as it is not fully autonomous.

New buyers can try FSD (Supervised) with a 30-day free trial. After that, users can subscribe for $99 per month through the Tesla app or vehicle screen. There is also a one-time purchase option for $8,000, but this ends on February 14, 2026. After that date, only the monthly subscription will be available.

Tesla discontinued Autopilot in the U.S. and Canada (Source – @SawyerMerritt/X)

Elon Musk explained that the $99 monthly price for supervised FSD may increase over time. This reflects ongoing improvements in the software’s autonomous driving abilities. He noted that the biggest value comes with unsupervised FSD, when the car can drive fully autonomously.

At that stage, drivers could use their phone or even rest during the trip, marking a major step toward true autonomy. This shift moves Tesla toward a software-as-a-service model. It allows the EV maker to update features regularly and charge based on the current value. For buyers, the subscription offers flexibility to start and end the subscription at any point in time.

The one-time buy appeals to those who want long-term access without monthly fees, especially before the deadline. Overall, the change simplifies choices for new owners while emphasizing FSD as the future of advanced driving, which is not limited to autopilot.