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FSD & Autopilot

Tesla Eyes Unsupervised FSD in Q2 2027

Tesla plans to enable unsupervised Full Self-Driving for select customer vehicles in Q2 2027 so owners can add them to the Robotaxi network.

1FSD & Autopilot

Tesla Eyes Unsupervised FSD in Q2 2027

Tesla plans to enable unsupervised Full Self-Driving for select customer vehicles in Q2 2027 so owners can add them to the Robotaxi network.

Image: Not a Tesla App

Tesla VP of AI Ashok Elluswamy gave the timeline during the Q3 2026 earnings call. The first customer vehicles are expected to receive the software in Q2 2027 and operate inside geofences as part of the Robotaxi fleet.

FSD v15 will carry the updated neural networks and will reach the Robotaxi fleet first. Customer vehicles will follow in later point releases. Unsupervised operation will start in limited U.S. areas and expand city by city.

More than 75 percent of new North American deliveries in Q3 included paid FSD, bringing the worldwide total above 1.7 million paid customers.

Why it mattersOwners on FSD will know when their vehicles could begin earning money on the Robotaxi network and in which areas unsupervised driving may first appear.
  1. Tesla VP of AI Ashok Elluswamy said first customer vehicles could get unsupervised FSD and join the Robotaxi network around Q2 2027.1
  2. FSD v15 will increase neural network parameters from about 1 billion to 10 billion and will reach the Robotaxi fleet first.1
  3. Over 75 percent of new North American deliveries in Q3 included paid FSD, for a worldwide total above 1.7 million paid customers.1
Sources: 1 Not a Tesla App
2RobotaxiUpdated

Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service to Four New Cities

Tesla launched a Robotaxi Safety website and announced upcoming service in four additional cities while sharing new autonomous miles data.

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Tesla has launched a new Robotaxi Safety website that includes a live counter for miles driven autonomously. The site shows more than 3.4 million miles completed by Model Y Robotaxis and Cybercabs across six US cities as of October 23, 2026.

The company announced Robotaxi service will soon begin in four more cities. Current service operates in six cities, with Austin using Cybercabs and Dallas next for that vehicle type.

Tesla also released safety data covering 3.1 million autonomous miles through October 18, 2026, across various conditions. Early versions of FSD v15 Unsupervised are in use on these vehicles.

Why it mattersFSD drivers may gain access to unsupervised Robotaxi service in more cities as Tesla scales operations.
  1. Tesla launched a Robotaxi Safety website with real-time miles counter showing over 3.4 million autonomous miles.1
  2. Robotaxi service will soon be available in four additional cities beyond the current six.1
  3. Safety data covers 3.1 million miles through October 18, 2026, in Model Y Robotaxis and Cybercabs.1
Sources: 1 Tesla Oracle
3Vehicles

Tesla Ends Cybertruck Plans for Australia and New Zealand

Tesla has canceled Cybertruck reservations in Australia and New Zealand after nearly seven years and will refund deposits.

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Tesla emailed reservation holders in both countries to cancel orders placed as early as November 2019. The company cited careful consideration in discontinuing plans for right-hand drive production.

Affected customers will receive full refunds within 30 days of confirming details. Tesla is offering a one-year FSD (Supervised) subscription to those who order a new Model 3 or Model Y by the end of 2026.

The Cybertruck remains available only in left-hand drive markets such as North America.

Why it mattersFSD drivers in Australia and New Zealand who held Cybertruck reservations can now claim a free one-year FSD subscription by ordering a Model 3 or Y instead.
  1. Tesla started taking A$150 deposits for Cybertruck in Australia in November 2019.3
  2. The email states: “After careful consideration, plans to produce Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand have been discontinued.”23
  3. Reservation holders who order a Model 3 or Model Y by end of 2026 receive a complimentary one-year FSD (Supervised) subscription.2
4Vehicles

Tesla Offers 0% Financing for Model 3 and Y in Colombia

Tesla LATAM announced zero-interest financing on the Model 3 and Model Y for deliveries before December 31, 2026.

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Tesla is offering 0% interest financing on the Model 3 and Model Y in Colombia. The offer requires a 50% down payment and allows financing the balance over up to 36 months through Banco Santander Colombia for individual buyers.

The Model Y starts at COP 119,990,000 and the Model 3 at COP 114,990,000, with deliveries from Mosquera near Bogotá. Tesla launched in Colombia on November 20, 2025, and the Model Y has led sales with 14,381 registrations through September.

Why it mattersLower financing costs in Colombia may allow more owners to allocate savings toward FSD subscriptions or hardware.
  1. 0% financing is available for Model 3 and Model Y deliveries before December 31, 2026.1
  2. Buyers must pay 50% upfront and finance the rest over a maximum of 36 months via Banco Santander Colombia.1
  3. Model Y starts at COP 119,990,000 and Model 3 at COP 114,990,000 with deliveries from Mosquera.1
Sources: 1 Tesla North
5Energy

Tesla Solar Factory May Get 35 Years of Tax Breaks

Fort Bend County approved multiple agreements offering Tesla up to 35 years of tax incentives for its proposed $10 billion solar plant.

Image: Electrek

Tesla’s proposed $10 billion Project Crystal Sun solar factory near Richmond, Texas, could receive up to 35 years of local tax breaks on equipment if all agreements take effect. Fort Bend County commissioners approved the deals 4-0 on October 22, though Tesla has not yet committed to building the plant.

The agreements include a 10-year property tax abatement starting as late as 2031, followed by a 20-year grant covering 90 percent of taxes, with possible extensions tied to job targets. Tesla must begin construction by June 30, 2027, and reach commercial production by December 31, 2030, to qualify.

The company applied for a state JETI tax limitation through Lamar CISD, which approved its portion in September. Without incentives, the project’s economics were described as not competitive with another state site.

Why it mattersExpanded solar manufacturing capacity could increase domestic supply of energy products that integrate with Tesla vehicles using FSD.
  1. Tesla’s proposed $10 billion solar factory could get up to 35 years of local tax breaks on its equipment.1
  2. Fort Bend County commissioners approved the agreements 4-0 on October 22.1
  3. Tesla must start construction by June 30, 2027, and begin commercial production by December 31, 2030.1
Sources: 1 Electrek

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