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Tesla Wins South Korean FSD Refund Lawsuit

A South Korean court rejected owners' refund claims for Full Self-Driving after finding no guarantee of unsupervised autonomy.

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Tesla Wins South Korean FSD Refund Lawsuit

A South Korean court rejected owners' refund claims for Full Self-Driving after finding no guarantee of unsupervised autonomy.

Image: Drive Tesla Canada

The Seoul Central District Court ruled for Tesla on Thursday in a case brought by owners who bought FSD between 2019 and 2022. Judges determined that buyers received driver-assistance features that improve over time rather than a promise of full autonomy by a set date.

The court also dismissed arguments tied to Hardware 3 hardware limitations and the later addition of a supervised label and subscriptions. The decision applies only to this South Korean case but may support Tesla's position in similar disputes elsewhere.

Owners had argued that vehicles sold since 2017 still require human supervision nearly a decade later.

Why it mattersThe outcome may strengthen Tesla's defense against comparable FSD refund claims in other countries for current supervised drivers.
  1. The Seoul Central District Court ruled for Tesla on Thursday after owners sought FSD refunds for purchases made 2019-2022.1
  2. Judges found FSD sales provided driver-assistance features that improve over time with no guaranteed autonomy date.1
  3. The court rejected claims involving Hardware 3 vehicles and the later FSD (Supervised) rename.1
2Robotaxi

Tesla Robotaxi offers $0 first rides in Dallas and Houston

The Robotaxi app shows a free first trip promotion active in Dallas and Houston.

Image: Tesla North

Tesla’s Robotaxi app is offering new riders a free first trip in Dallas and Houston, with the fare line reading “First ride on us” and a $0.00 total on a Houston booking.

Tracker Ethan McKanna shared the in-app screenshot at 7:09 PM PT on October 28. The promo appeared live in Dallas and Houston but not Austin in his testing.

Dallas and Houston have been on Tesla’s unsupervised roster since the company opened driverless Model Y rides in both cities in April.

Why it mattersFSD drivers in Texas may encounter more Robotaxi vehicles on roads in Dallas and Houston as the zero-fare offer attracts new riders.
  1. Tesla’s Robotaxi app is offering new riders a free first trip in Dallas and Houston, with the fare line reading “First ride on us” and a $0.00 total on a Houston booking inside the company’s expanded Houston service map.1
  2. Tracker Ethan McKanna shared the in-app screenshot at 7:09 PM PT on Wednesday, October 28, then said the promo appeared live in Dallas and Houston but not Austin in his testing.1
  3. Dallas and Houston have been on Tesla’s unsupervised roster since the company opened driverless Model Y rides in both cities in April.1
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Sources: 1 Tesla North2 Electrek
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FSD Tested on Bratislava's Steep Hills and Tight Streets

Locals sent a Tesla with Full Self-Driving through Bratislava's toughest streets where the system required intervention.

Illustration: Grok Imagine

Tesla FSD faced steep hills and narrow streets in Bratislava during recent tests by local drivers.

The vehicle encountered situations that required human assistance to proceed safely.

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Why it mattersFSD drivers gain insight into how the system handles steep grades and tight urban layouts outside the US.
  1. Locals sent Tesla FSD down Bratislava’s toughest streets.1
  2. The system needed help on those streets.1
Sources: 1 InsideEVs
4Charging

Tesla Names 36 Supercharger Voting Winners, Opens New Round

Tesla named 36 Supercharger voting winners on October 28 and opened a new voting round for account holders.

Image: Tesla North

Tesla named 36 new Supercharger voting winners on October 28, 2026, and opened another round so account holders can pick the next sites. Official word came from the Tesla Charging account on X, with winners listed on the Find Us map.

Seventeen of the picks are in the United States and one is in Canada at Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Quebec. Other winners span Asia and Europe.

A win does not mean a live stall. Sites still need land, power, and permits, and some prior picks take years to open.

Why it mattersFSD drivers on long routes may gain future charging options once voted sites receive permits and open, though timelines remain uncertain.
  1. Tesla named 36 new Supercharger voting winners on Wednesday, October 28, and opened another round so account holders can pick the next sites.1
  2. Seventeen of the picks are in the United States, and Canada’s lone entry is Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Quebec.1
  3. Sites still need land, power, and permits, and some prior picks take years to open.1

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