In an effort to expand the availability of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability, Tesla has launched a subscription service for Canadian customers. This announcement comes hot on the heels of Tesla's recent decision to slash the price of FSD.

The move to introduce a subscription model follows Tesla's push to make FSD accessible to as many vehicles as possible. Just weeks ago, the company offered a one-month free trial of FSD to new buyers, marking the first time this option was made available. Additionally, Tesla allowed vehicle owners to transfer the FSD software to a different vehicle for free.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk had also revealed plans to unveil a robotaxi platform on August 8th. Speculations arose about the potential cancellation of Tesla's affordable, mass-market platform, which were swiftly denied by Musk and Tesla's Chief Designer, Franz von Holzhausen. Musk dismissed the reports as "Reuters is lying (again)," while Holzhausen urged the public to be cautious about believing everything they read.

Though details remain shrouded in mystery, some Tesla shareholders speculate that the yet-to-be-revealed robotaxi platform may share components with the supposed $25,000 electric vehicle (EV). Musk himself responded cryptically with an emoji when one person made this connection. The affordable EV is expected to be initially manufactured at Tesla's Gigafactory in Texas, with production later expanding to a factory in Mexico. Giga Berlin in Germany has also been mentioned as a potential production site for the mass-market EV.

With the launch of FSD subscriptions in Canada, Tesla is aiming to make this advanced autonomous driving feature more accessible to its Canadian customer base. The subscription service offers an alternative to purchasing FSD outright, allowing Tesla owners the flexibility to enjoy the benefits of the technology without committing to a substantial upfront cost.

By introducing the FSD subscription in Canada, Tesla is continuing its efforts to democratize autonomous driving technology. This move not only expands the market for Tesla's FSD capability but also provides an opportunity for more Tesla owners to experience the advanced driving assistance features and potentially contribute to Tesla's vision of a fully autonomous future.

As Tesla continues to innovate in the electric vehicle space, the launch of FSD subscriptions in Canada is yet another step towards making self-driving technology more affordable and accessible to a wider audience.