Tesla has introduced its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system in Australia, marking the first time the advanced driver assistance technology is available in a right-hand drive country.
The feature, first released in 2020, had previously been limited to the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and China. Australian customers can now access the service for AUD 10,100 ($6,560), with new vehicle buyers receiving a 30-day free trial. Tesla will also offer Enhanced Autopilot—covering lane changes, overtaking, automated parking and highway navigation—for AUD 5,100.
The rollout will begin with Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with Tesla’s latest Hardware 4 system. The company said it plans to extend access to vehicles with older hardware but has not provided a timeline. Hardware 3 owners who purchase FSD outright will be eligible for a free upgrade, Tesla confirmed.
Access will initially be limited to a small group of users through Tesla’s Early Access Program, reflecting what the company described as a cautious approach. Adapting the technology to right-hand drive conditions requires adjustments to road markings, signage and local traffic rules.
Tesla Australia’s country director, Thom Drew, said earlier this month that regulatory issues were not a barrier. “There are no regulatory blockers and validation testing is almost completed,” he noted, adding that Tesla had already trialled the system in Melbourne and Sydney.
