Full Self Driving Supervised (FSDS) in the Australian Regions - CleanTechnica

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSDS) system launched in Australia and New Zealand in late 2025, receiving significant attention for its advanced city-driving capabilities, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne. While FSDS demonstrates strong performance in handling complex maneuvers such as lane-keeping, roundabouts, and traffic light responses, driver supervision remains mandatory. Some issues persist, including occasional speed limit misinterpretations, leading to mixed feedback from users. Australia and New Zealand are ahead of other right-hand-drive markets like the UK in rolling out FSDS, though the system is a costly add-on and requires drivers to stay vigilant, especially given varying traffic rules across Australian states. A notable user, Arthur Hunt from Rockhampton, Queensland, who has been an active EV advocate, upgraded to a 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range with hardware 4 to fully utilize FSDS. He praised the system for its precision, caution, and safety, highlighting its ability to navigate awkward bends, round