Tesla Partners with Turo to Offer Full Self-Driving Test Drives in the US

Starting October 28, car rental platform Turo will allow US renters to filter for Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) capability. The feature uses a direct integration with Tesla to verify each car's FSD status, ensuring renters get exactly what they expect. This partnership marks a significant expansion of Tesla's strategy to introduce FSD to non-owners, potentially converting renters into buyers or FSD subscribers. For Tesla, it's a new channel to boost FSD subscriptions—a metric now tied to CEO Elon Musk's compensation package. Turo hosts benefit by attracting renters specifically seeking the FSD experience, potentially increasing bookings and revenue. The move underscores the growing importance of advanced driver-assistance features in the rental market and Tesla's push to monetize its autonomous driving technology beyond vehicle sales. As FSD continues to evolve, this partnership could accelerate public familiarity and acceptance of self-driving features.