Ah, THIS Is Why Tesla "Full Self Driving" Sales End On February 14 - CleanTechnica

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Author: @cleantechnica
Published: 1/15/2026
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Read original articleThe article explains why Tesla's sales of its "Full Self Driving" (FSD) package are set to end on February 14, 2026. This date aligns with a California court ruling issued on December 16, 2025, which found Tesla's use of the terms "Autopilot" and "Full Self Driving" to be false advertising. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) gave Tesla 60 days to comply with the ruling, threatening to suspend Tesla’s license to manufacture and sell vehicles in the state if it did not. February 14 marks the end of this 60-day compliance period.
Rather than simply renaming or rebranding the FSD feature to comply with the directive—as Tesla has done in the past with other products—the company appears to be ending FSD sales altogether. The article suggests this may be due to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s reluctance to concede the point, potential strategic reasons such as stimulating sales before the deadline, or plans to
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