AutonomyDownUnder

Self-driving tech on NZ & AU roads: Raw drives, performance analysis, passenger reactions. Join the journey toward autonomy Down Under! 🚀🇳🇿🇦🇺

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@wholemars Yes - I agree. And I'm only on v13 here in New Zealand
Hanging out for the release of v14 in NZ/AU

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@MattFarrar12 @Tesla @teslascope Yes Grok is pretty damn good, and so was the FSD performance. However, not sure if its actually been improved or not, with this release?
Yes hanging out for v14!!!

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@arnavsharma I just drove around Wellington NZ this morning in terrible storm. Performed really well, except still had tendency to miss the correct lane selection in some spots (even though maps showed the correct lane).

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

Handles 95%+ of NZ roads brilliantly. These 5% edge cases are exactly why real southern-hemisphere, right-hand-drive testing matters. Full Christchurch-to-Wellington 400 km video (7 disengagements) drops next. Submit your own sightings via the button on the Notion page 👇

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

FSD v13.2.9 does this on a clear Wellington straight – no traffic, no obstacle. Full speed + slow-mo analysis. RHD behaviour US creators never see. Logged for Tesla AI. Notion dataset link below 👇 https://t.co/lFJ2ntNpQK

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@AngeH1040417 Ok Cool. Yes happy Christmas
hopefully v14 won't be far away...

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

I've just had 2025.46.5 software release show up in Tesla app for HW4 in NZ. Looks like the holiday update, but clearly says FSD is still v13.2.9. I am in Sydney for the next week so can't try it out unfort..
@AngeH1040417 got this update yet? or anyone able to test out in AU/NZ? @Tesla_AI @TeslaAUNZ
#FSD #SelfDriving #TeslaFSD

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@CARN0N Hi @CARN0N , I'm overseas so missing testing the new release right now. Is there any update to FSD? Doesn't look like it from the release notes, but there maybe be some refinements??

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@stevenmarkryan That's it
Love your work. Since the earliest days. You finally kicked me into contributing. See my first vid
https://t.co/2tSTbTnzrM
Love your feedback

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

First full drive on Autonomy Down Under: Christchurch to Wellington with Tesla FSD v13.2.9

Over 4 hours of real-world driving condensed to 18 minutes – time-lapse for the journey, slowed to real-time for key moments, interventions, and commentary.

Honest look at performance on NZ roads: smooth sections, disengagements, passenger reactions, and stunning scenery.

@Tesla_AI @TeslaAUNZ @WholeMarsBlog – thoughts on FSD Down Under?
Excited for v14 - hopefully in holiday update coming very soon...

Love your feedback please👇

#FSD #SelfDriving #TeslaFSD #Autonomy #NewZealand

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@ICannot_Enough Great stuff @ICannot_Enough !

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@karpathy Beautifully written Andrej, love your work, and the foundation you built at Tesla for where we are now

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@AngeH1040417 Awesome cheers 🎁

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

In depth look at the Tesla Cybercab

This gives us the clearest view so far of the refined interior and exterior tweaks:
• Frameless windows for a cleaner look
• Updated front bumper with a longer lower splitter
• Minor revisions to the rear hatch
• Full production-style front lightbar that integrates the headlights
• Fresh wheel covers
• Redesigned dashboard and door panels inside
• New carpeting material throughout the cabin
• Refined seat cushions and revised center cupholders
• Upgraded powered door mechanisms
• Added license plate mount
• Dual windshield wipers (up from just one on the early prototype)

[Teslaconomics @Teslaconomics]

With or without steering wheel, once available to order, I’d buy like 20 Cybercabs in a heartbeat

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@Teslaconomics I am with you @Teslaconomics

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@wholemars tagged you unsuccesfully sorry - love your thoughts

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

First full drive on Autonomy Down Under: Christchurch to Wellington with Tesla FSD v13.2.9

Over 4 hours of real-world driving condensed to 18 minutes – time-lapse for the journey, slowed to real-time for key moments, interventions, and commentary.

Honest look at performance on NZ roads: smooth sections, disengagements, passenger reactions, and stunning scenery.

@Tesla_AI @TeslaAUNZ @WholeMarsBlog – thoughts on FSD Down Under?
Excited for v14 - hopefully in holiday update coming very soon...

Love your feedback please👇

#FSD #SelfDriving #TeslaFSD #Autonomy #NewZealand

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@WillHopkirg71r yeah good idea thanks @WillHopkir71r

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@CaitlinKellyNYC @marlene4719 Probably the best use of subsidies you could imagine. The value creation has been hugely positive for the world and at local levels as well. Something like 1000x ROI. Compare that to other subsidies?

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@welling_phil @farzyness Chur bro

[AutonomyDownUnder @AutonomyDownUn]

@AngeH1040417 Thanks @AngeH1040417, yes cruising speed is sometimes off. We find it's not always too slow. Mostly it's about right, or a little under but sometimes too fast. I use a squirt on the pedal to encourage it to pass, or move into crawling traffic when someone gestures us in