It has been a long wait for FSD for European customers, many of whom paid for the feature years ago on now legacy hardware. While the FSD transfer program has come and gone multiple times, there’s something to be said about having it available in North America, where it can be used, and in Europe or other countries, where it still just remains the same as Enhanced Autopilot (differences between Autopilot, EAP, and FSD).
FSD Transfer is a nice goodwill gesture from Tesla that in theory doesn’t cost them anything. Instead, it keeps customers, especially those who have been waiting for years, loyal and happy. It also incentivizes them to upgrade to a newer Tesla with HW4, where FSD will hopefully be achieved.
In a reply to a post on X, Elon agreed with the suggestion that offering FSD transfers in Europe would be a fair solution for those who have already purchased FSD but can’t use its capabilities.
FSD Transfer directly addresses a growing concern for many long-term European Tesla owners. Thousands of customers purchased the full package, often many years ago, with the expectation that FSD would eventually be capable and approved for use. However, the reality is that FSD, even as an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), continues to be pushed back in Europe.
Without the transfer program, it's a difficult choice: either throw away your original investment in FSD and pay for the package a second time (FSD price history), or subscribe to it in the future.
Offering FSD transfers is a good way for Tesla to meet them halfway. It's a difficult situation, and one that’s being hindered by processes beyond the control of both the customer and Tesla. However, a transfer helps both parties. Tesla sells another vehicle, and the customer gets to keep FSD.
When Will it Be Available?
Based on how FSD transfers have worked in the past following Elon’s announcements, this feature is likely to become available for a limited time period in the coming days or weeks. If it happens, we should expect an announcement from Tesla Europe on X and emails being sent out to Tesla customers.
Once the program is in place, all you need to do is complete your vehicle purchase and then inform your Tesla sales advisor that you’d like to transfer FSD. You don’t even have to sell or trade in your old Tesla; FSD will simply be removed from it as a feature.
Hopefully, Tesla enables FSD Transfers for everyone, regardless of region. It should be an ongoing offer until at least FSD is approved in the given country or region.
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The introductory price for Tesla’s Robotaxi Network has finally been updated. In a post on X, Elon Musk confirmed that the new fare would be rolling out to complement the new Robotaxi geofence expansion.
This change marks the first adjustment to Tesla’s fares since the initial $4.20 launch price 23 days ago. While the price increase may seem significant in terms of percentages, when compared to other options in the ride-hailing area, it is still drastically cheaper.
But the price is now a princely $6.90, as foretold in the prophecy 😂
Robotaxi currently operates on a simple, flat-rate model. The new $6.90 fare gets you a ride to anywhere within the recently expanded geofence.
So far, this is the opposite approach compared to other services, such as Waymo or traditional ride-sharing options like Uber and Lyft. All these services use dynamic pricing based on distance, time of day, and demand. A comparable trip on any one of these services could cost anywhere from $30 to $65, and potentially even higher during peak hours.
That doesn’t even include the tip fees for human drivers either - another win for Robotaxi (can you tip a Robotaxi?).
Even with the adjustment, the flat $6.90 fare remains less than half the price of a typical competing ride, making Robotaxi the most affordable point-to-point transportation option in Austin, aside from mass transit, for now.
A “Maturing” Service
The price change, moving from one meme-worthy number to another, is a sign that Robotaxi is finally graduating from its initial pilot phase. Following the first major expansion of the service area, this adjustment is a logical next step towards finding a more sustainable flat price.
While the new fare is a 65% increase over the old fare, the key takeaway is that it is still far cheaper than other options, and still just as meme-worthy. Tesla is aiming to have its early access riders complete as many rides as possible during these early months, and this pricing is still very reflective of that.
Alongside the major expansion of the Robotaxi Network service area in Austin, Tesla has also rolled out a fairly significant upgrade to the Robotaxi app, helping address user feedback with more quality-of-life features.
These updates are primarily focused on polishing the user experience, helping to make the process of hailing and completing a ride smoother and more intuitive. For now, the app is still available to early-access users only.
Tesla has added three key features to this update, and while they aren’t as exciting as a public FSD update, they’re still a good step towards a better Robotaxi experience for everyone.
Walking Directions
First up is that the Robotaxi app now provides walking directions to your selected pickup point. Since pickups aren’t exactly at your location, this makes it easier to get to your designated pickup area. The previous Robotaxi app update added the ability to change your pickup location, but with directions now to your pickup spot, you now have a clean overview of your entire route, the walking and car portion.
Edit Destination
Next is in-trip destination editing. Things change, and sometimes your destination can change too. Now, the Robotaxi app supports the ability to change the trip destination after booking has already been completed. Having the flexibility to change destinations is important, as it helps bring the experience of Robotaxi closer to traditional taxi and ride-hailing platforms.
Destination Closing Soon
Finally, the app now checks the opening hours of your intended destination, much like the in-car navigation does. If your destination is closed or will be closed shortly after your estimated arrival time, the app will now make this clear when you’re selecting a destination.
This screen shot shows the new @robotaxi app addition of information about your destination, particularly if the location is closed and when it will open!
The last item in Tesla’s release notes for this update is that the Robotaxi service area is now larger, covering approximately 42 square miles, up from the previous service area of about 19 square miles.
This Robotaxi app update is version 25.7.5 and Tesla’s official release notes state:
Extends to a larger service area
Walking directions to pickup and your final destination
Search results show if a destination closes near arrival time
Edit your destination after booking
This is the second update to the Robotaxi app. As Tesla expands its operational footprint and adds more vehicles and more users, these improvements to the app will be ever more necessary.
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