Tesla has updated its policy for transferring Full Self-Driving (FSD) features, now allowing customers to qualify by placing orders for new vehicles by March 31, 2026, rather than requiring delivery by that date. This change broadens eligibility for the limited-time program. The update follows earlier announcements adjusting the transfer terms.
Tesla Inc. announced an update to its free Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfer program, extending the eligibility window for customers looking to move the feature from an existing vehicle to a new one.
Under the revised policy, customers must place an order for a new Tesla vehicle by March 31, 2026, to qualify. Previously, the requirement was to take delivery by March 31. Tesla stated on its website that only the new vehicle will retain access to FSD after the transfer.
Eligibility is strict: Customers must be the legal owner and registrant of the current vehicle, where FSD was purchased outright. Both the old and new vehicles need to be under the same Tesla Account, and all terms must be agreed upon before delivery. The program cannot be applied retroactively and is subject to change or termination at any time.
Vehicles under active leases, business, commercial, or pre-owned orders are ineligible. Additionally, the transferring vehicle must not have pending cancellation or buyback requests, outstanding liens, or balances.
A new note specifies that FSD (Supervised) from the Luxe Package cannot be transferred. Instead, it will factor into the trade-in value for Cyberbeast or 2026 Model S and Model X vehicles with the Luxe Package.
Once transferred, FSD remains with the new vehicle permanently. If the new vehicle is sold to a third party, the FSD feature stays with it and becomes available to the new owner.
This follows Tesla's January 19 announcement that the free transfer service would end at the end of March, and a January 27 update specifying eligibility for deliveries between April 24, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
