Tesla FSD (Supervised) Rolls Out in Australia and New Zealand


Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) Goes Public Down Under—But Don’t Call It Autonomous

It’s official: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has landed in Australia and New Zealand, marking the first right-hand-drive markets to receive the feature publicly. And yes, it’s “supervised”—so keep your hands on the wheel and your ego in check.

Following a demo drive in Brisbane that had more cameras than a Real Housewives reunion, Tesla has begun rolling out the feature to eligible Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with HW4. The update is delivered over-the-air, meaning your car could wake up smarter than your ex—provided it’s parked near WiFi.

From Thursday morning, owners who’ve already purchased the Full Self-Driving Capability can activate FSD (Supervised) and take it for a spin on their morning commute. For those who skipped the upfront package, Tesla now offers it as a paid upgrade, with a subscription model reportedly in the works. Every new Tesla sold in the region will also be eligible to add FSD (Supervised) à la carte.

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But before anyone starts rehearsing their Oscar speech for “Best Supporting Passenger,” Tesla is very clear: this is not autonomous driving. The system requires full driver attention, hands-on control, and a readiness to intervene faster than Great Aunty Ag at a family wedding.

The rollout follows months of teaser videos showing Teslas navigating Melbourne laneways and Auckland’s tight city streets with the poise of a ballroom dancer and the caution of a tax auditor. It’s a milestone for Tesla’s software team, and a moment of reckoning for Aussie and Kiwi drivers who’ve long watched the FSD circus from afar.

Whether it’s a game-changer or just another chapter in the “almost autonomous” saga, one thing’s certain: the future of driving in the Southern Hemisphere just got a firmware update.

Confirming that Test Drives for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) will start at Tesla Stores from Thursday 18th September.

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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  1. […] Punters can read about the recent FSD (supervised) rollout and the subscription model changes HERE, HERE and the review […]

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