Tesla Ends Standard Autopilot in North America to Drive FSD Subscriptions

Austin, Friday, 23 January 2026.
Tesla has officially discontinued standard Autopilot in the U.S. and Canada, replacing it with basic cruise control to accelerate adoption of its Full Self-Driving software. With the one-time purchase option expiring on February 14, Elon Musk warns that subscription prices will increase as the technology matures.