Elon Musk proudly states that he is half-Canadian. Staying true to his roots, his company is working through the paperwork to launch Tesla’s Cybertruck and its Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions in the Great White North.
The Cybertruck: A New Contender on Canadian Roads
The Cybertruck has garnered significant interest worldwide but is unavailable north of the 49th parallel. Rohan Patel, Tesla’s Vice President of Public Policy and Business Development, shared insights into the Cybertruck's Canadian launch. He stated, “The Cybertruck team is gonna make this happen and is working on the regulatory paperwork and submissions. Canadian authorities have been super reasonable, so I’m very optimistic. The CT is gonna be a huge hit in Canada as we can see from the wild amount of interest. Please be patient with us and know that the team is focused on getting this done.”
FSD Subscriptions: Elevating the Driving Experience
Alongside the Cybertruck, Tesla is gearing up to offer Full Self-Driving subscriptions in Canada. Currently, Canadians can only experience FSD by buying the package outright. It costs $16,500 CAD, a price tag that can be cost-prohibitive. However, Tesla is closing in on offering the same monthly subscription package that has been available in the United States for years.
Patel addressed the delay, “It was a mistake and I feel stupid that I didn’t listen more closely to my own team about it. We will do better and keep improving and keep taking customer feedback seriously.” He also stated, “Elon approved this Canada update and the team is working on the technical and regulatory procedures to make sure we don’t trigger any unintended provincial issues. Barring any setbacks, I’d expect this in the coming weeks.”
The FSD subscription, expected to be priced around $270 CAD per month based on current exchange rates, offers a new way for Tesla owners to engage with the latest autonomous driving technology. With FSD's continuous improvements in functionality and safety, Canadian drivers are in for a transformative driving experience.
For those who don’t know, Elon’s mother, Maye Musk, was born in Saskatchewan, Canada. Elon immigrated to Canada in 1989, connecting with cousins in Saskatchewan before attending University in Ontario. There’s been speculation several times that Canada may be in line for a giga-factory, but with operations expanding in other regions of North America, that doesn’t seem likely in the near future. However, The arrival of the Cybertruck and the launch of FSD subscriptions are poised to mark a new chapter in Tesla's Canadian story.
