Tesla is offering a first-of-its-kind insurance discount for drivers who actively use its Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Available only in Texas and Arizona, the discount provides up to 10% off insurance premiums for policyholders who engage Supervised FSD at least 50% of the time while driving.
How the Discount Works
- New policyholders can access the discount starting February 1, while existing customers will be eligible from March 8.
- The discount applies only in Texas and Arizona, where Tesla Insurance is active and can use real-time driving data.
- Tesla currently offers insurance in 12 states, but privacy laws in California prevent the company from utilizing real-time driving behavior to adjust rates.
Tesla’s Growing Push Toward Full Autonomy
This insurance incentive is part of Tesla’s broader push toward fully autonomous driving. CEO Elon Musk recently revealed that the company plans to launch Unsupervised FSD rides in Austin, Texas, by June, allowing Tesla vehicles to operate without a driver.
Tesla has already begun testing Unsupervised FSD at its Fremont, California factory, with plans to expand testing at Gigafactory Texas soon. The company believes that FSD technology, once fully developed, will surpass human driving in safety, reducing accidents and insurance claims.
What This Means for Tesla Owners
This initiative signals Tesla’s growing confidence in FSD and its potential impact on insurance rates. If successful, Tesla may extend the discount to more states, making FSD adoption even more appealing.
As the company moves closer to its robotaxi vision, incentives like insurance discounts could play a crucial role in encouraging more drivers to embrace Tesla’s self-driving future.
