Tesla
2025–2026 Tesla Model 3
24Trial then paywallBasic navigation stays free. Premium Connectivity ($9.99/mo or $99/yr) unlocks live traffic, satellite tiles, streaming, and the car's cellular hotspot.
5-year connected cost
$487
Typical starting MSRP
$42,990
Last verified
2026-08-23
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Feature access
What still works if you never subscribe, and what the hardware does without a plan.
| Feature | Access | Plan | After trial | Works offline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Embedded navigation Turn-by-turn routing is included. Live traffic and satellite view require Premium Connectivity. official | Included | — | — | Yes |
Wi-Fi hotspot official | Subscription | Tesla Premium Connectivity 1 mo trial | $99 / yr | No |
Audio streaming Streaming works over Wi-Fi without the plan. official | Subscription | Tesla Premium Connectivity 1 mo trial | $99 / yr | No |
Video streaming official | Subscription | Tesla Premium Connectivity 1 mo trial | $99 / yr | No |
Remote start Climate preconditioning and app commands are part of the Tesla app, not Premium Connectivity. official | Included | — | — | No |
Remote lock & unlock official | Included | — | — | No |
Automatic crash / SOS reported | Included | — | — | Yes |
Hands-free highway driving Autopilot is included; FSD is a large one-time or subscription add-on and is tracked separately from Premium Connectivity. reported | One-time purchase | — | — | No |
Lower-subscription vehicles
Same class or nearby price, with a lighter connected-service bill.
Bypass the paywall
Phone-based workarounds that keep the hardware you already paid for useful.
- Skip Premium Connectivity: navigate on basic maps and stream over home Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot.
Sources
- Tesla Connectivity
Tesla · accessed Aug 23, 2026