Tesla has opened the ability to transfer its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature between vehicles free of charge to customers in Europe and the Middle East, including Turkey. Previously only available to Tesla owners in North America, this offer marks the first time it has been extended beyond the continent. Thanks to the program, existing Tesla owners can transfer their FSD licenses to newly purchased Teslas at no additional cost.

Autonomous Driving Feature Transferable in Teslas

Tesla’s FSD transfer program first launched in North America in the third quarter of 2023. Company CEO Elon Musk made this decision in response to overwhelming user demand. At the time, this offer was presented as a “one-time amnesty” that only covered orders placed by the end of September 2023.

After two years, this offer is now available to Tesla owners in Europe and the Middle East. According to regulations in the region, the FSD feature is still not actively available, but Tesla allows users to transfer the FSD software from their previous vehicles to their new ones free of charge. The company only applies this procedure to new vehicle orders that have not yet been delivered. Previously delivered vehicles are excluded.

The transfer process is technically the same as in North America. The customer orders their new Tesla and, upon delivery, requests that the FSD software from the old vehicle in their Tesla account be transferred to the new vehicle. Following this process, the software is deactivated on the previous vehicle and activated on the new vehicle within a few days.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously openly expressed his frustration with the slow regulatory approval process for autonomous driving technologies in Europe. By implementing this transfer feature in Europe and the Middle East, Musk appears to be aiming to show a gesture of appreciation to users who purchased FSD technology early in these regions.

While active use of FSD in the region is limited due to regulations, users are entitled to have the software readily available in their new vehicles. So, what do you think about this? You can share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.