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By Karan Singh<\/p>\n
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The long long wait for FSD (Supervised) in Australia and New Zealand may be coming to an end. Thom Drew, Tesla\u2019s Country Director for Australia & New Zealand, has confirmed on LinkedIn that Tesla has been working with local authorities in both countries and that there are no regulatory blockers for the release of FSD in the region.<\/p>\n
The confirmation came in response to questions following Tesla\u2019s FSD demo video in Sydney, Australia.<\/p>\n
Hurdles Cleared<\/p>\n
For many years, the main question surrounding the release of FSD in other Asia-Pacific countries, especially Australia, has been the status of regulatory approval. Drew\u2019s statement provides the clearest answer yet regarding regulatory barriers, and it appears that the path is clear from a governmental standpoint.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe have been working with local authorities across AU & NZ and there are no regulatory blockers for release. We are running through the final stages of validation prior to public release. Looking to start with HW4 on certain vehicles and then release in phases from there.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
With the regulatory question answered, the timeline for the release is now entirely in Tesla\u2019s hands. According to his statement, Tesla is in the final phases before a public rollout, likely meaning Tesla is doing some final testing and veritifcation on local roads before flipping the switch.<\/p>\n
FSD Supervised testing in Sydney, Australia pic.twitter.com\/RYHiWs4vxx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tesla Australia & New Zealand (@TeslaAUNZ) July 17, 2025<\/a>The Rollout Plan: HW4 First<\/p>\n Drew also provided the first details on how Tesla plans to launch FSD in the two countries, and it seems to be a similar approach to the one Tesla took in China<\/a>.<\/p>\n That means that the release will begin with AI4 (HW4) equipped vehicles first. Once those vehicles are up and running, they will slowly begin to phase in older AI3 (HW3) vehicles over the next few releases.<\/p>\n For owners of HW3 vehicles (everything we know about the HW3 upgrade<\/a>), this phased release means that they\u2019ll be waiting a little longer than other owners, but at least there\u2019s progress and some clear next steps now. A little more waiting isn\u2019t too bad, especially when you consider just how long many owners in Australia and New Zealand have been waiting for any semblance of FSD in their nations. Tesla initially outlined Q2 2025 as the target availability date<\/a> for FSD in RHD markets, so this timing is roughly on track with what Tesla initially announced in September 2024.<\/p>\n Hopefully, Tesla also opens up the opportunity for FSD transfer for HW3 owners<\/a> in both countries, as we\u2019re sure many people would upgrade alongside the official release of FSD to the latest hardware.<\/p>\n And just in case you thought the first video wasn\u2019t true because it wasn\u2019t upside down – well, Tesla provided us the original too.<\/p>\n We went ahead and rotated the video for you guys pic.twitter.com\/EXEN7dGRME<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tesla Australia & New Zealand (@TeslaAUNZ) July 17, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on the latest Tesla news, upcoming features and software updates.<\/p>\n July 18, 2025 <\/p>\n By Karan Singh<\/p>\n Another quarter has passed, and that means it\u2019s time to submit questions and vote for Tesla\u2019s Q2 2025 Earnings Call. While Q1 was a tough quarter for the company, Q2 saw some recovery in sales<\/a>, although there\u2019s still some work to be done.<\/p>\n However, there\u2019s always a lot to be excited about during Tesla\u2019s Q&A session, where we usually learn a lot about future software improvements and upcoming vehicles. We may hear more about FSD Unsupervised, Robotaxi, or the\u00a0more affordable vehicle,<\/a>\u00a0or its\u00a0upcoming larger 6-seater Model Y<\/a>, the Model Y L. Tesla also mentioned a potential FSD price hike back in the\u00a0Q1 2025 Earnings Call<\/a>, so that could be something that is brought up as well.<\/p>\n Tesla\u2019s Q2 So Far<\/p>\n Tesla has already released their Q2 2025 Production and Delivery numbers, which were up from Q1 of this year, but still down compared to Q2 last year.<\/p>\n Production<\/p>\n Deliveries<\/p>\n Model 3\/Y<\/p>\n 396,835<\/p>\n 373,728<\/p>\n Model S, X, and Cybertruck<\/p>\n 13,409<\/p>\n 10,394<\/p>\n Total<\/p>\n 410,244<\/p>\n 384,122<\/p>\n How to Submit & Vote<\/p>\n Tesla lets shareholders submit a question that will be voted on and may be answered during the Q&A session. To submit your own question or vote on an already submitted question, you\u2019ll need to be a verified shareholder. You can go to Say\u2019s platform and link your brokerage accounts.<\/p>\n Once it is verified, you\u2019ll be able to log in and vote your shares on your own question, or on someone else\u2019s question.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the link to get started on Say\u2019s Tesla Q&A<\/a>. You must submit your questions and votes by July 23rd, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT.<\/p>\n Top Questions So Far<\/p>\n Unsurprisingly, people have already been submitting questions, and here are the top ones so far.\u00a0<\/p>\n Can you give us some insight how robotaxis have been performing so far and what rate you expect to expand in terms of vehicles, geofence, cities, and supervisors?<\/p>\n What are the key technical and regulatory hurdles still remaining for unsupervised FSD to be available for personal use? Timeline?<\/p>\n What specific factory tasks is Optimus currently performing, and what is the expected timeline for scaling production to enable external sales? How does Tesla envision Optimus contributing to revenue in the next 2\u20133 years?<\/p>\n Can you provide an update on the development and production timeline for Tesla\u2019s more affordable models? How will these models balance cost reduction with profitability, and what impact do you expect on demand in the current economic climate?<\/p>\n Are there any news for HW3 users getting retrofits or upgrades? Will they get HW4 or some future version of HW5?<\/p>\n When do you anticipate customer vehicles to receive unsupervised FSD?<\/p>\n And here are some other ones we found interesting:<\/p>\n Have any meaningful Optimus milestones changed for this year or next and will thousands of Optimus be performing tasks in Tesla factories by year end?<\/p>\n Are front bumper cameras going to be necessary for unsupervised full self driving? If so, what is the companies plan to retrofit vehicles that do not have them?<\/p>\n Will there be a new AI day to explain the advancements the Autopilot, Optimus, and Dojo\/chip teams have made over the past several years. We still do not know much about the HW4.<\/p>\n Earnings Call Details<\/p>\n Tesla will hold its earnings call on Wednesday, July 23rd, at 4:00 PM EDT. It’s still early for an access link, but we\u2019ll make sure we have a link up on the site before the earnings call that day.<\/p>\n If you do miss the earnings call, no worries. We will provide a full recap following the call, and we\u2019ll also do some in-depth dives into what was said and what we know.<\/p>\n July 18, 2025 <\/p>\n By Karan Singh<\/p>\n Tesla\u2019s Summer Update, 2025.26<\/a>, has finally launched, bringing with it a batch of interesting new features for some, and a bunch of quality-of-life improvements for everyone else.<\/p>\n Grok AI Assistant<\/p>\n The star of the Summer Update is Grok, xAI\u2019s conversational AI assistant, which has now landed in Tesla vehicles. For now, it’s available in any Tesla that has an AMD processor and is\u00a0potentially coming to Intel-based vehicles in the near future<\/a>. The feature is also only available in the U.S., but it\u2019s expected to expand to other regions \u2014 hopefully soon.<\/p>\n Grok is in its first iteration as an in-vehicle assistant, and for now, cannot control the vehicle, which means that Tesla\u2019s voice command system is still intact. However, there is a lot it can do already. Grok is activated by pressing and holding the voice button (right scroll wheel on older vehicles), while a short press of the button is still reserved for voice commands. Grok will support a wake word in the future<\/a>, letting you activate it without pressing a button.<\/p>\n You don’t need to sign into Grok to use it in your Tesla! <\/p>\n It can’t currently control anything in the car, but it does seem context aware that it is in a vehicle. pic.twitter.com\/IpatR7sjiJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dirty Tesla (@DirtyTesLa) July 16, 2025<\/a>Grok Options<\/p>\n Once Grok is open, which can also be done by tapping the Grok app icon, users can tailor the AI personality according to their preferences by selecting a persona and voice of their choice<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are also several other settings for Grok under the settings button. You can enable NSFW mode, Kids Mode, or disable access to your vehicle\u2019s location. <\/p>\n Grok has contextual awareness of your vehicle location, which means it can provide relevant answers to questions like \u201cWhere should I go for dinner?\u201d<\/p>\n Logging In Not Required<\/p>\n Grok is free with Premium Connectivity, or if you\u2019re using your phone\u2019s hotspot feature or connected to WiFi, so anyone can try it for free. In fact, you don\u2019t even need to log in to start using Grok. However, logging in adds some additional features.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to log in, you can do so by scanning the QR code in the vehicle, which will provide chat management and transcripts, SuperGrok access (if you pay for a subscription), and better privacy control.<\/p>\n Light Sync<\/p>\n It\u2019s so clean \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/ngRWTq6YJ8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Warren (@Warren_pr1) July 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Tesla has added a new Light Sync feature that pulses the vehicle\u2019s ambient lighting in sync with the music being played. This option is turned on under Toybox > Light Sync. There are also a few options, including the ability to match the ambient light colors to the album\u2019s artwork, instead of using your selected color.<\/p>\n In addition, in Park you can enable Rave Cave when parked, which cranks up the ambient lighting brightness to the maximum.<\/p>\n Dashcam App Update<\/p>\n The Dashcam app now allows you to adjust playback speeds, just like the older Dashcam Viewer, which is still used on Intel-based vehicles.<\/p>\n In addition to adjusting playback speed, you can now adjust the video view so that it\u2019s displayed without being obstructed by the buttons at the top (video below). The difference is small, but could be useful if you\u2019re trying to see something slightly out of view or that\u2019s hidden behind the top Dashcam buttons.<\/p>\n While the Cybertruck has also received the updated Dashcam Viewer with this update, it does not have the new B-pillar camera recordings like other HW4 cars.<\/p>\n \u201eNew\u201c Dashcam Playback-Speed adjustment in 2025.26 pic.twitter.com\/UpRdg92ekY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Max Bracco (@max_bracco) July 18, 2025<\/a>Sentry Mode Glow<\/p>\n Sentry Mode is getting one of the best uses of the vehicle\u2019s ambient lighting that we\u2019ve seen so far. The ambient lighting will now slowly pulse red when Sentry Mode detects a threat, instead of just relying on the vehicle\u2019s display and headlights.<\/p>\n Since the ambient lighting is being used in this case to make people more aware of this feature, Tesla could also use it in other modes, such as Dog Mode.<\/p>\n There are a lot of potential uses for ambient lighting. Tesla can make it glow while the vehicle is charging, with the brightness potentially related to the vehicle’s charge level. <\/p>\n New Sentry Mode Lighting in 2025.26 pic.twitter.com\/1mHPOB03vV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Max Bracco (@max_bracco) July 18, 2025<\/a>Supercharger Site Info at Arrival<\/p>\n When you navigate to a Supercharger, new icons in the charger list will indicate locations that require valet service or pay-to-park access.<\/p>\n Upon arrival at the location, a notification will appear on your screen<\/a>, displaying important details such as access codes, parking restrictions, level\/floor information for parking garages, and restroom availability. This information will also be available on the site card in the navigation.<\/p>\n Equalizer Presets Tesla has moved the audio settings from the music player, directly into the vehicle settings \u2014 making them much easier to find. In addition to creating a new \u201cAudio\u201d section in settings, you can now create and save equalizer presets.<\/p>\n Each preset can have a name, custom EQ settings, and a setting for immersive audio.<\/p>\n Tesla has introduced a new Onboarding Guide for new owners. The guide covers driver settings, touchscreen use, steering wheel and seat setup, and how to control key portions of the vehicle, including lights, wipers, and Autopilot features.<\/p>\n The Onboarding Guide is automatically initiated when a new owner accepts delivery of a Tesla, or can be manually initiated at any time by going to Controls > Service > Onboarding Guide.<\/p>\n This appears to only be available for the new Model 3 and new Model Y.<\/p>\n New onboarding guide in Update 2025.26 pic.twitter.com\/cfg0ioSBms<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Max Bracco (@max_bracco) July 18, 2025<\/a>Rollout Update 2025.26<\/p>\n \n FSD Supervised 12.6.4 & 13.2.9\n <\/p>\n Installed on 1.6% of fleet<\/p>\n Last updated: Jul 19, 1:35 pm UTC<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n In typical Tesla fashion, this 2025.26 update is rolling out gradually in small waves initially. 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