Decoding Tesla's self-driving tech: what's available and what's not
This table compares Tesla’s driver assistance options available in Australia.
The first row covers Traffic Aware Cruise Control, also called Basic Autopilot. It keeps speed, adjusts for traffic, and stays in a lane. It comes standard on all new Teslas at no extra cost, but drivers must supervise at all times.
The second row is Enhanced Autopilot. It used to add features like highway navigation, automatic lane changes, parking assistance, and Summon. It cost about five thousand dollars but is no longer offered to new buyers in Australia, though existing owners keep it.
The third row is Full Self Driving, also branded Full Self Driving Supervised. It builds on the basics with city street navigation, handling of traffic lights and roundabouts, and highway exit guidance. It only works on newer Model 3s built from September 2023 and Model Ys built from January 2024 with the latest hardware. The cost is ten thousand one hundred dollars upfront or one hundred forty nine dollars per month as a subscription. It still requires full driver attention and is classed as Level 2 assistance.