Tesla Rolls Out Full Self-Driving Supervised V14 Software in Australia

American automotive company Tesla has started rolling out the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised version 14 software update to users in Australia.

As reported by Drive on Friday local time, the update introduces improvements to the semi-autonomous driving assistance system, which is claimed to be faster and more intelligent in responding to traffic situations across various road conditions. The latest update is said to enhance the vehicle’s ability to detect obstacles, perform lane changes, operate in bad weather, and make decisions when facing complex traffic conditions.

Despite bringing several improvements, Tesla emphasises that FSD Supervised is still not a fully autonomous driving system. Drivers are still required to pay attention to road conditions and be prepared to take control of the vehicle at any time.

FSD V14 is currently being distributed gradually via over-the-air software updates to Tesla owners who have purchased the FSD Supervised package and are using Hardware 4 camera equipment. Previously, Tesla also offered a permanent purchase option priced at 10,100 Australian dollars (approximately Rp126 million) until the end of March 2026. Hardware 4 is utilised in Tesla Model 3 vehicles produced since September 2023 and Tesla Model Y vehicles produced since January 2024.

Because the rollout is being conducted in stages, not all eligible vehicle owners will receive the update immediately. Meanwhile, Tesla has not yet provided certainty as to when users of older vehicles still using Hardware 3 will be able to access FSD Supervised, whether for version V13 or V14.

It is noted that the version becoming available in Australia and New Zealand is FSD V14.3.3, which is the latest version that was launched in the United States approximately two months ago. Tesla states that V14 offers faster and more accurate decision-making compared to V13, thanks to more extensive artificial intelligence (AI) training and refinements to the software architecture.

In update notes sent to customers, Tesla claims the new system has a response time 20 per cent faster than the previous generation. Additionally, the system is said to have a better understanding of rare situations and low-visibility conditions. Other updates include better responses to emergency vehicles, school buses, motorists violating right-of-way, and various types of rarely encountered vehicles.

The system is also claimed to be more capable of recognising small animals, unusual objects protruding into the vehicle’s path, and managing complex intersections with complicated traffic light configurations. Tesla has also improved the capabilities of the driver monitoring camera, which functions to ensure the driver remains attentive to the road while the FSD Supervised feature is active.

According to the company, the new system offers more accurate gaze tracking, the ability to recognise users wearing glasses, and better performance in various lighting conditions. Improvements have also been made to the system’s ability to handle bad weather that can reduce vehicle camera visibility.

Tesla has been testing FSD Supervised V14 on Australian roads for the past several months. Two weeks ago, the company stated that the software had entered the final stages of local development. Version V14 also serves as the foundation for the development of unsupervised Full Self-Driving, which is currently being tested on a fleet of Tesla Model Y-based autonomous taxis in several US cities, both with and without test drivers behind the wheel.