2026.16.6 Official Tesla Release Notes
Tesla has expanded its FSD Supervised V14 rollout to Australia and New Zealand, sparking debates over legality and technical performance.
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The brief
Tesla has released software version 2026.16.6, featuring the launch of Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised V14 in Australia and New Zealand. This rollout includes implementation on Hardware 4, as observed in the 2026 Tesla Model Y.
Coverage from TeslaNorth.com and Not a Tesla App focuses on the official release and regional availability. Meanwhile, News.com.au and SMH.com.au highlight the tension between the technology's deployment and existing laws, with one report noting Elon Musk's stance on the move in Australia.
Future attention is directed toward the resolution of navigation issues described by Teslarati and the potential for legal frameworks to adapt to self-driving cars, as questioned by SMH.com.au.
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Quick answers
Which regions are receiving FSD Supervised V14?
The system has been launched in Australia and New Zealand.
What hardware version is being used with V14 in the Model Y?
According to CleanTechnica, Hardware 4 is being used with FSD V14 in the 2026 Model Y.
What software version is associated with these release notes?
The official release notes are for version 2026.16.6.
Coverage (7)
- Tesla's Biggest Self-Driving Upgrade Yet Arrives in Australia zecar · 22h ago
- Tesla’s Navigation Nightmare: Why the easiest part of FSD might be the hardest Teslarati · 22h ago
- Tesla Launches FSD Supervised V14 in Australia and New Zealand TeslaNorth.com · 22h ago
- Self-driving cars are already here. When will the law catch up? SMH.com.au · 22h ago
- Observations After Two Weeks with Tesla Hardware 4 & Full Self Driving V14 in My 2026 Tesla Model Y CleanTechnica · 22h ago
- Musk doubles down on ‘dangerous’ Aus move News.com.au · 22h ago
- 2026.16.6 Official Tesla Release Notes Not a Tesla App · 22h ago
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