Customers lament Tesla’s move toward monthly fees for self-driving cars: ‘You will own nothing and be happy’

Tesla’s shift to a monthly subscription model for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software has sparked mixed reactions, with many customers expressing frustration over the move away from outright purchases. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that FSD will no longer be available for purchase starting February 14, 2026, and will only be offered as a monthly subscription at $99. This change reflects a broader trend among tech companies adopting a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, but it has raised concerns about the increasing reliance on subscription-based services in the automotive industry.