Cancel Tesla Premium Connectivity in 2026: Is $10/Month Worth It?

Updated February 2026 • 6 min read

What Tesla Premium Connectivity Costs

Monthly: $9.99/month ($120/year)
Annual: $99/year ($8.25/month) — saves $21/year
Standard Connectivity: Free (included with every Tesla)

What You LOSE Without Premium

Satellite-view maps: Reverts to standard maps (still functional for navigation)
Live traffic visualization: No colored traffic overlay on the map
In-car streaming: No Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Twitch, Spotify streaming via cellular
Caraoke: Karaoke feature requires Premium
Live Sentry Mode viewing: Cannot view cameras remotely in real-time
Video streaming on cellular: Browser and video apps need WiFi only

What You KEEP for Free

Navigation: Full turn-by-turn navigation still works ✅
Supercharger locations: Still shows all chargers ✅
Software updates: All OTA updates still delivered ✅
Mobile app: Lock/unlock, climate control, location tracking ✅
Sentry Mode: Recording still works, just no remote live view ✅
Autopilot/FSD: All driving features still work ✅
Bluetooth music: Play from your phone via Bluetooth ✅
WiFi streaming: All apps work on WiFi (home, work, hotspot) ✅

How to Cancel

Open the Tesla app on your phone
Tap Upgrades (or Account → Manage)
Find Premium Connectivity
Tap "Cancel Subscription"
Confirm — access continues until end of billing period

The Phone Hotspot Workaround

The biggest "loss" without Premium is in-car streaming (Netflix, YouTube, Spotify). But your phone already does all of this:

Use your phone's hotspot: Connect Tesla to your phone's WiFi hotspot for streaming — uses your existing data plan
Bluetooth audio: Spotify, Apple Music, podcasts all play via Bluetooth from your phone — no Premium needed
Google/Apple Maps on phone: If you prefer live traffic, use your phone's maps app — it's better than Tesla's anyway

⚡ The Verdict

If you have an unlimited data phone plan, Premium Connectivity duplicates what your phone already does. The only unique feature is satellite maps and live Sentry Mode viewing. For most owners, that's not worth $120/year.

The Bigger Picture: Car Subscriptions

Tesla is part of a growing trend of automakers charging monthly for features built into the car:

BMW: Heated seat subscriptions ($18/month)
Toyota: Remote start subscription ($8/month)
GM/OnStar: $25-35/month for connected services
Mercedes: Enhanced navigation ($20/month)

At least Tesla's free tier is functional. Many competitors lock basic features behind subscriptions entirely.

🔍 How many car-related subscriptions are you paying for?

Tesla, SiriusXM, OnStar, AAA, extended warranties — JustCancel finds every recurring charge on your statement.

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Quick Cancel Guide: Tesla Premium Connectivity

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions