Tesla takes full Self-Driving beta to Australia for the first time
Published on Sep 01, 2025 at 8:22 AM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on Sep 01, 2025 at 6:16 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Tesla has introduced Full Self-Driving in Australia, expanding on the Autopilot system already available to local buyers.
The package costs $10,100 and adds functions such as Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control.
Every new Tesla sold in the region now includes a 30-day trial of Full Self-Driving.
The staged rollout will begin with select vehicles before reaching the wider fleet.
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Full Self-Driving launches in Australia
Until now, Tesla Australia buyers only had access to Basic Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot.
Full Self-Driving adds more advanced assistance features used in everyday traffic.
Man of Many reported on an early drive of the system, while it was confirmed that Hardware 4-equipped Model 3 and Model Y cars are receiving the first updates.
Australia is the sixth country where Full Self-Driving has been introduced, alongside the United States, Canada, China, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
In China the system was renamed ‘City Autopilot’, but in Australia, it is being offered under its full name.
Tesla has also given a limited group of customers early access, enabling testing in local driving conditions.
The move is significant for Tesla Australia because other right-hand-drive markets such as the United Kingdom and Japan are expected to follow.
Australia provides a test bed where Full Self-Driving can be measured against different traffic rules and road layouts.
The 30-day free trial is intended to encourage more owners to try the upgrade.
Global expansion of autopilot
Introducing Full Self-Driving in Tesla Australia sets the stage for wider rollouts in right-hand-drive regions.
Each new market generates data that Tesla can use to refine its systems, including intersections, roundabouts, and regional highways.
Early Access Program members are already helping engineers assess performance in Australian conditions.
The launch arrives as Tesla prepares Version 14 of Full Self-Driving, which is expected to bring major software improvements.
It also coincides with progress on the Robotaxi program, which relies on proven systems across varied environments.
With Full Self-Driving now active in Australia, Tesla is broadening its global rollout and testing how the technology performs under new conditions.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
