Tesla says it has 1.1 million Full Self-Driving subscribers. It's key to Tesla's future thesis, but controversies aren't slowing down.

For the first time ever, Tesla has revealed how many people are actually paying for Full Self-Driving. The answer:

Tesla owners who want to retain access to features like Autosteer will need to pay for an FSD subscription, or fork out $8,000 before Feb. 14 for lifetime access.

Musk talks often about an “infinite money glitch,” and FSD subscriptions appear to be what he’s referring to.

Tesla requires U.S. and Canada buyers to subscribe to FSD for Autosteer and other advanced driver-assistance features.

Tesla will stop selling its $8,000 Full Self-Driving (FSD) option and make it strictly a monthly subscription service after February 14, CEO Elon Musk announced on his X platform. Musk didn't reveal the price or why he's making the switch,

Customers can currently buy the hands-free tech with an $8000 one-time purchase, but in February, Tesla is switching to a subscription-only model.

By Abhirup Roy and Akash Sriram Jan 23 (Reuters) - Tesla on Thursday stopped including some driver-assistance features with new vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada, requiring customers who want self-steering and similar technology to pay for a broader $99 monthly subscription.