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Tesla has quietly updated the language around its free Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Transfer Program, offering more clarity on who qualifies — and just how limited the window is to take advantage of it.
According to the updated wording on Tesla’s website, the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Transfer Program allows eligible owners to move FSD from an existing vehicle to a newly purchased Tesla, but only for a limited time. Tesla states: “For a limited time, customers who take delivery of a new Tesla vehicle between April 24, 2025, and March 31, 202,6 may qualify for transferring Full Self-Driving (FSD) (Supervised) from their current vehicle to their new vehicle.”
This confirms that March 31, 2026, is now a hard cutoff, aligning with Tesla’s recent decision to officially end free FSD transfers on that date. After that, it appears owners will no longer be able to move FSD between vehicles at no cost.
Tesla also makes it clear that the transfer is a one-way move. “If you transfer Full Self-Driving (Supervised) from your current vehicle to your new vehicle, only your new vehicle will have access to FSD (Supervised),” the company explains. Owners who want FSD on both vehicles must purchase it again for the new car instead of using the transfer.
Eligibility requirements are strict. Tesla says customers must have their new vehicle delivered within the specified date range, so before March 31, be the legal owner and registrant of the current vehicle with FSD purchased outright, and have both vehicles on the same Tesla Account. Tesla adds that it will remove FSD from the old vehicle roughly 48 hours after delivery of the new one.
There are also notable exclusions. Tesla notes that FSD “cannot be transferred from a Model Y Launch Series or a vehicle under an active lease,” and that business, commercial, and pre-owned vehicle orders are not eligible. Vehicles with pending cancellations, buyback requests, or delinquent balances are also excluded.
These changes come at a pivotal moment for Tesla’s driver-assistance strategy. Elon Musk recently confirmed Tesla will stop selling Full Self-Driving as a one-time purchase after February 14, shifting entirely to a subscription-only model. Currently, FSD costs $8,000 upfront in the U.S., or $99 per month ($999 per year) via subscription.
For owners planning to upgrade their Tesla, the message is clear: if you want to keep your FSD license without subscribing again, the clock is officially ticking.
