FSD Free Trial 2026: 3 Ways, and Who Qualifies

As of 31 Oct 2026 you can try FSD (Supervised) free for 30 days with a new Tesla, or for one month through an owner's referral link if you already own one. The referral trial is for owners who never bought FSD and paid for none in the last 12 months. Check yours below.

Last checked 31 Oct 2026. Sources: Tesla Support: FSD trial for new owners, Tesla Support: FSD referral program, Tesla Support: FSD (Supervised), Not a Tesla App, Oct 30 2026.

30 days

Referral trial · tesla.com/support/fsd/refer · checked 30 Oct 2026

Do you own a Tesla that is registered to your Tesla account?
Have you never bought FSD, and not paid for an FSD subscription in the last 12 months?
If your new Tesla came with an FSD trial, did it end more than 12 months ago? (Yes if you never had one.)
Try FSD free · 1 month

Answer the three questions to unlock the link.

Our referral link gives a one-month FSD (Supervised) trial in the Tesla app. We get a Tesla credit too if you subscribe after it. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) requires the driver to remain attentive and does not make the vehicle autonomous.

What are the ways to try FSD free?

New car from Tesla30 days

Starts on delivery day. Only cars bought and delivered directly by Tesla; length can vary by model and trim.

Owner's referral link1 month

For owners who never bought FSD and paid for none in the last 12 months. Accepted in the Tesla app.

FSD gift card1 month

Someone buys it for you. Gives full FSD (Supervised) access for one month (Tesla).

New-car trial vs referral trial

US · 31 Oct 2026
New-car trialReferral trial
WhoNew Model S, 3, X, Y or Cybertruck ownerOwner of a registered Tesla with compatible hardware
Length30 days (Tesla; can vary by trim)1 month
CostFreeFree
Blocked ifBought from a third party; bought with referral benefitsBought FSD; paid for FSD in last 12 months; new-car trial ended under 12 months ago
How it startsAutomatically on deliveryOpen the link on your phone, accept in the Tesla app
After it endsTesla: "Once the trial has expired, your FSD (Supervised) subscription will begin."Subscribe for $99/mo, or do nothing

The person who shares a referral link gets a reward only if you subscribe: A free month of FSD (Supervised) if the referrer subscribes, or a $99 Tesla Credit if they bought FSD outright, once the person they referred subscribes during the trial. Up to 12 rewards a calendar year; US only. (Not a Tesla App, Oct 30 2026).

Why was I told I'm not eligible?

Same rule if you paid for FSD: 12 months from your last paid month.

The 12-month clock is the usual blocker. It runs from the end of a new-car trial, or from your last paid FSD month. Owners who bought FSD outright never qualify; they already have it.

What will the trial show you, and what did Musk promise?

The trial is FSD (Supervised): FSD (Supervised) is an advanced driver assistance system that is intended to be used only with a fully attentive driver. It does not turn a Tesla into a fully autonomous vehicle. Here is what Musk said it would be by now.

Missed
FSD reliable enough for no attention by end of 2020
"Full self-driving reliable enough that you do not need to pay attention, in our opinion, won't be available until the end of next year."
Said 23 Oct 2019, due 31 Dec 2020
Missed
Unsupervised FSD for personal use by end of 2025 in certain areas
"I think it will be available for unsupervised personal use by the end of this year in certain geographies."
Said 23 Jul 2025, due 31 Dec 2025
Disputed
FSD supervised safer than human drivers
"Supervised FSD is vastly safer than human driving. Unsupervised FSD is trending well. Over time, Version 12 (end-to-end neural nets) will far exceed..."
Said 23 Nov 2023, due 31 Dec 2025
Missed
FSD price will keep increasing
"The FSD price will continue to rise as the software gets closer to full self-driving capability with regulatory approval. At that point, the value of..."
Said 18 May 2020, due 31 Dec 2024

Questions

How do I get a free FSD trial?

Three ways in 2026: a new car delivered by Tesla comes with a 30-day trial; an owner's FSD referral link gives a one-month trial to owners who haven't paid for FSD in 12 months; or someone can buy you a one-month FSD gift card.

How long is the Tesla FSD free trial?

30 days for a new car, per Tesla's support page (it can vary by model and trim; the order's pricing details show it). One month through a referral link.

Can I get the FSD trial again?

Through a referral, yes, once you are 12 months past your last paid FSD month and 12 months past the end of any new-car trial, if you never bought FSD.

Do I need to cancel the FSD trial?

Tesla's new-owner page says: "Once the trial has expired, your FSD (Supervised) subscription will begin." Check Upgrades in the Tesla app before the trial ends if you don't want to pay $99/mo.

Does a used Tesla get an FSD trial?

Not the new-owner trial: Tesla says third-party purchases are not eligible. A used-car owner can still use a referral trial. See used Tesla with FSD.

Does a Tesla referral still give free FSD on a new car?

No. Car purchases earn no referral benefit since Oct 30, 2026. The referral now gives existing owners a free month. Details: Tesla referral program.
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