Tesla has updated its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) transfer program, requiring new vehicle delivery by March 31, 2026, to qualify—a shift from prior order-placement criteria. This change, announced February 27 and refined on support pages, impacts Cybertruck Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive buyers facing 2026-2027 deliveries and a recent price hike from $59,990 to $69,990, frustrating owners hoping to transfer $8,000+ software licenses.
Tesla updated its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Transfer Program around February 27, 2026, changing eligibility from placing an order by March 31, 2026, to taking delivery by that date. A subsequent tweak spotted on support pages reversed a January 20 adjustment, further emphasizing delivery timelines. For orders placed before the February change, transfers are honored if the initial estimated delivery window ends on or before March 31, 2026 (or is delayed into April due to Tesla issues). Later windows disqualify orders, offering instead a transfer to available inventory vehicles or a full $250 deposit refund.
The policy particularly affects buyers of the Cybertruck Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive variant, launched at an introductory $59,990 before rising to $69,990 within 10 days. With no non-Premium Dual-Motor AWD units in inventory and deliveries projected for summer 2026 (new orders into 2027), early order holders risk losing FSD transfers without easy alternatives. This trim prioritizes utility with locking differentials, a powered tonneau cover, and Powershare outlets, but skips luxuries like adaptive air suspension and premium audio.
Tesla analyst Sawyer Merritt highlighted frustrations, noting disappointment for pre-price-hike Cybertruck AWD orderers expecting FSD transfers. Critics argue the rapid changes undermine customer planning amid ongoing Cybertruck delays, despite disclaimers that the program is subject to alteration. Tesla has not publicly explained the revisions but anticipates customer outreach; buyers should contact sales for details.
The program enables transferring valuable FSD licenses ($8,000-$12,000) from existing to new vehicles, but this tightening underscores tensions between policy flexibility and production realities.