Musk: Tesla Has Offered FSD to Legacy Automakers, None Have Accepted

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company has offered its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to legacy automakers, but none of them have accepted the offer so far, according to a report from Benzinga.

Licensing FSD to Rivals

The statement points to Tesla's ongoing effort to position FSD as a licensable technology that other automakers could integrate into their own vehicles, rather than keeping the software exclusive to Tesla-built cars. Musk's comments, as reported by Benzinga, indicate that despite outreach to established car manufacturers, none have moved forward with adopting the driver-assistance system.

What It Means for Tesla

Licensing FSD to other automakers has long been floated as a potential revenue stream for Tesla, separate from vehicle sales. If legacy automakers eventually accept such offers, it could open a new software-licensing business line for the company. For now, according to Musk's remarks covered by Benzinga, that opportunity remains unrealized, with traditional automakers holding off on adopting Tesla's autonomous driving technology.

Benzinga's report did not specify which automakers were approached or provide additional detail on the terms of any offers made. Tesla continues to develop and refine FSD for its own vehicle lineup while the broader industry weighs its own approaches to autonomous driving technology.

Source: Benzinga