Tesla has officially launched its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system in Australia and New Zealand, marking the first right-hand drive markets to receive the technology. The announcement follows a public demonstration in Brisbane earlier in 2025.
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Availability and Compatibility
The system is now available for:
- Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
- Vehicles equipped with Hardware 4 (HW4)
Customers who previously purchased Full Self-Driving Capability will receive the update starting Thursday via over-the-air software rollout.
Pricing
- One-time purchase: $10,100 AUD (Australia)
- Subscription model:
- $149 AUD/month (Australia)
- $159 NZD/month (New Zealand)
System Capabilities
FSD (Supervised) is an advanced driver assistance feature requiring continuous supervision. It includes:
- Lane changes
- Intersection and roundabout navigation
- Highway entry and exit
- Speed and following distance management
- Response to pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles
- Parking assistance
Supervision and Safety Features
- The system is not autonomous.
- Drivers must remain attentive at all times.
- A cabin camera monitors driver attention.
- Inattentiveness results in warnings and possible feature suspension.
Demonstration and Test Drives
Media conducted a test of a pre-release build in Brisbane using a Model 3 Highland several weeks ago. The system demonstrated the ability to manage various road scenarios under driver supervision.
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