The True Cost of Tesla Full Self-Driving: Cheaper Than You Think
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) is now available as a $100/month subscription—down from the previous $8,000 one-time purchase. But here's the twist: when you factor in insurance savings, it could actually be a lot cheaper than $100/month. Shoutout to Flip Vista for highlighting this gem!
Massive Insurance Savings with FSD
Check out this screenshot from a Tesla owner with Tesla Insurance:
- Original premium: $216/month
- With FSD discount: $167/month
That's a $49/month savings! If you're paying $100 for FSD, you're effectively only out $51/month after the discount. And that's before you even consider the massive time and convenience savings from hands-free driving.
Insurance is one of the biggest ongoing costs for EV owners, especially Tesla drivers. This FSD discount makes it a no-brainer value proposition: cheaper insurance + advanced autonomy = win-win.
Track Your Tesla Insurance Rates
To help everyone benchmark their rates, we built our Insurance Tracking Index. Head over to our website (check the description if you're watching the video) and submit your details:
- Your monthly insurance rate
- Company, state, and vehicle
Thank you to everyone who's contributed so far! Once you add yours, you can browse hundreds of real rates from other Tesla owners. It's eye-opening to see how much variation there is—and where you can save.
What are your thoughts? Is the FSD subscription worth it with these savings? Drop a comment below!
Don't Forget the Essentials: Best Floor Mats for Your New Tesla
One thing new Teslas don't come with? A solid set of all-weather floor mats. After testing 3D Max USA, Tuxmat, Amazon generics, and more, my top pick is 3W Liners.
I've got them in my Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. They're the best-fitting, most durable set yet. Use our promo code DENNISCW for 25% off—bringing a full set under $100 while supporting the channel.
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Dennis CW
Tesla enthusiast and EV expert. Sharing tips on maximizing your Tesla ownership experience.