BREAKING: Tesla has just launched its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software in Sydney, Australia, showcasing its ability to navigate the complex urban landscape. A newly released video demonstrates the system confidently maneuvering through busy city traffic, marking a critical milestone for Tesla’s autonomous driving technology.
The video, shared by Tesla Australia & New Zealand on X, captures a right-hand drive Model 3 seamlessly navigating through Sydney’s bustling streets, including iconic locations such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Viewers can witness the vehicle making turns, adjusting speeds, and yielding to pedestrians—all under the watchful eye of a supervising driver without any intervention.
This groundbreaking demonstration follows a successful trial in Melbourne just a few months ago, indicating that Tesla’s FSD (Supervised) software is ready for broader deployment in Australia’s major cities. Despite this advancement, an official release date for the FSD system has not yet been announced, leaving many Australian Tesla owners anxious for access after investing up to A$10,100 for the feature.
The urgency of Tesla’s FSD deployment is underscored by the rising trend in road fatalities, which reached 1,329 in the year leading to June 2025, marking a 3.3% increase from the previous year. The current fatality rate stands at 4.9 deaths per 100,000 people, highlighting the pressing need for safer driving alternatives. Tesla’s data indicates that vehicles equipped with Autopilot, which includes elements of FSD, experienced only one crash every 7.44 million miles in Q1 2025, significantly outperforming the U.S. average of one crash every 955,000 miles.
The FSD technology’s potential to reduce accidents and save lives on Australian roads cannot be overstated. By learning from fleet-wide data, Tesla’s end-to-end neural network continuously improves its systems, allowing it to navigate complex situations without reliance on costly lidar or high-definition maps. This innovative approach utilizes cameras and artificial intelligence to mimic human intuition while delivering consistent results.
The newly released video dispels any doubts about the system’s compatibility with right-hand drive vehicles. The FSD software adeptly merges into city traffic, manages lane changes, and adapts to varying speeds while ensuring pedestrian safety. It handles multi-lane intersections and roundabouts with precision, proving its capability to operate effectively in Australia’s unique driving conditions.
As excitement builds around the FSD (Supervised) launch, Tesla enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the official rollout. For those who missed it, a previous demonstration in Melbourne showcases similar capabilities, further solidifying confidence in Tesla’s autonomous driving technology.
Stay tuned for updates as Tesla continues to advance its FSD initiative in Australia, with the potential to revolutionize urban transportation and enhance safety on the roads.
