Tesla's Last FSD Purchase Loophole: Model S, Model X, and Cyberbeast | Taha Abbasi

While Tesla ended one-time FSD purchases, Taha Abbasi reports a single loophole remains. The Luxe Package on Model S, Model X, and Cyberbeast still bundles FSD for the vehicle’s life — the last path around subscription-only pricing.

The Luxe Package Bundle

Tesla’s premium bundle includes Full Self-Driving, free Supercharging at 75,000+ locations, free Premium Connectivity, and a four-year premium service package. Tesla raised Model S and Model X prices by $10,000 to account for the value. The Cyberbeast, top-tier Cybertruck, also includes it standard. As Taha Abbasi noted at launch, this was Tesla strategically adding value to flagship vehicles while transitioning FSD to subscriptions.

The Fine Print Has Changed

Here’s the catch: Tesla updated Luxe Package terms to specify FSD is not transferable to subsequent owners. If you buy a used Model S with Luxe Package, FSD stays with the original owner’s Tesla account. As Taha Abbasi has warned, Tesla’s ability to remotely control software creates a unique used car dynamic. A $100,000+ vehicle can lose tens of thousands in software value upon resale.

Your Options in February 2026

Want FSD without a monthly subscription? Your choices are limited:

• New Model S with Luxe Package — Starting ~$89,990
• New Model X with Luxe Package — Starting ~$99,990
• Cyberbeast — Top-tier Cybertruck at ~$119,990

For everyone else — Model 3, Model Y, standard Cybertruck — it’s $99/month or nothing.

The Strategic Logic of Subscription-Only

Tesla’s move makes strategic sense. A one-time $8,000 purchase captured revenue once. A $99/month subscription generates $1,188/year — break-even in under seven years with indefinite profit after. Taha Abbasi believes this transition ultimately benefits consumers too: subscriptions lower the barrier to entry and let owners try FSD without massive upfront commitment. The key is pricing — at $99/month, most owners aren’t biting.

The Luxe Package loophole won’t last forever. If you want lifetime FSD without subscriptions, the window is closing.

Sources: Teslarati

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About the Author: Taha Abbasi is a technology executive, CTO, and applied frontier tech builder. Read more on Grokpedia | YouTube: The Brown Cowboy | tahaabbasi.com