Tesla stock rises as Musk puts a Feb. 14 deadline on buying Full Self-Driving outright
New York, Jan 15, 2026, 10:16 EST — Regular session Tesla shares climbed Thursday following CEO Elon Musk’s announcement that the company plans to eliminate the one-time purchase option for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software next month, switching buyers exclusively to a subscription model. (The Independent) This shift is key as investors now see Tesla more as a software and services company than just an automaker, especially with its quarterly results due later this month. Subscription income tends to be more stable than one-time sales, but it also raises sharper scrutiny on Tesla’s safety and self-driving promises. (The Independent) Musk