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Tesla Begins Staged Rollout of FSD (Supervised) in Australia and New Zealand

Eligibility is limited to HW4 Model 3 and Y at launch, priced at $10,100, with a subscription to follow.

Overview

  • Tesla says the deployment starts now for compatible vehicles, with initial access prioritized for customers who have already paid for the package.
  • New deliveries will include a 30‑day trial before buyers choose the $10,100 purchase or an unpriced monthly subscription.
  • Only an estimated 40,000 of roughly 140,000 Teslas in Australia have the required HW4 cameras, and retrofit details for HW3 cars remain unconfirmed.
  • Local training and testing have focused on right‑hand‑drive specifics such as Melbourne hook turns, unique signage, school zones and city driving in Sydney’s CBD.
  • Despite the branding, FSD (Supervised) remains a Level 2 driver‑assist system that monitors driver attention, and Tesla’s rollout proceeds as the company faces ongoing lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny in the US.