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# Tesla FSD Launch in Australia
- URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/tesla-fsd-launch-in-australia/
- Published: 2025-09-18T00:31:38.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-18T00:31:38.000Z
- Description: Tesla launches Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Australia & NZ for Model 3 and Y, with HW4 hardware and driver monitoring requirements.
- Author: Dylan Anderson
- Tags: Car News, Tesla, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y

[Tesla](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/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](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/tesla-model-3/) and [Model Y](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/tesla-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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