Tesla is rolling out an exciting opportunity for its customers in the United States and Canada to experience the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature for one month, free of charge. Yes, it is called Supervised now and not Beta; read more about that change here.
Tesla owners in the US and Canada can enjoy a free month of FSD (Supervised), provided their vehicles are equipped with either software update version 2024.3.6 or 2024.3.10 which is now rolling out to the masses in North America. This initiative is part of Tesla's effort to introduce users to the advancements in autonomous driving technology, specifically the enhancements in the FSD v12 upgrades.
Recognizing Your Eligibility
Eligibility is straightforward. If you currently do not subscribe to FSD, Tesla will email you to notify you of the free one-month trial offer. Keep an eye on your inbox for an email from Tesla. To be in line for the update and the trial, you need to:
If you’re running Tesla update 2024.2.x or older, then you’ll be eligible to download this latest FSD update. Tesla will automatically push the update to your vehicle when it's your turn. The rollout is happening in substantial batches, so patience is key. For more detailed information on the updates, head to our Tesla's software updates page, which offers comprehensive release notes.
Already a Subscriber?
According to X user David Lindsey, if you currently subscribe to FSD, then you’ll also receive a free month of FSD. In his screenshot, he shows that he has been billed for previous months, but his next charge isn’t until May 11th, completely skipping the April 11th charge.
However, if you purchased FSD for a hefty sum, Tesla isn’t being quite as generous, and there won’t be a credit in your account. While this isn’t surprising, it would be a nice gesture to reward owners who bought FSD with some referral credits, or something similar.
Legacy Model S and Model X Owners
Legacy Model S and Model X vehicles have so far been left without FSD v12 access. However, according to Tesla executive Rohan Patel, an update is on the horizon for these vehicles before the redesign in 2021. These vehicles which account for about 3% of all FSD-eligible vehicles, have distinct hardware and need further training and testing before FSD v12 becomes available. Although Patel stood clear of providing an estimate of when a build would be ready, he confirmed that Tesla's AI team is diligently working to ensure compatibility and safety.
How to Start Your Trial
Once you've received the trial notification over email, there’s no need to subscribe to FSD or activate it in any manner. FSD will instantly become available in your vehicle. Unfortunately for some owners who may be away for work or vacation, you can not postpone the trial and it begins immediately.
Although Tesla has moved away from the FSD Beta wording and it’s now officially called FSD (Supervised), always remember that this feature requires you to be constantly aware of your surroundings and to monitor the vehicle closely. While FSD will navigate, change lanes, and even take turns, it's imperative to stay attentive and cautious—the system is designed to assist, not replace, the driver.
The Full Self-Driving (Supervised) upgrade represents a significant leap forward, transitioning the city-streets driving stack to a single, end-to-end neural network. This evolution from explicit coding to neural-based learning aims to enhance your driving experience significantly.
Tesla's offer of a one-month free FSD trial marks the first time Tesla has offered FSD as a trial. Tesla has previously offered trials for Enhance Autopilot, but not for FSD. Tesla hopes that giving customers this unique opportunity to try out FSD will lead to additional FSD subscriptions, which may help boost Tesla’s expected weaker sales this quarter.
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The road to bringing FSD to Europe has been a long and complex one and filled with regulatory and bureaucratic hurdles. Elon Musk, as well as other members of Tesla’s AI team, have previously voiced their grievances with the regulatory approval process on X.
However, it appears that there is finally some progress in getting things moving with recent changes to upcoming autonomy regulations, but the process still seems slow.
Waiting on the Dutch
Elon commented on X recently, stating that Tesla is waiting for approval from Dutch authorities and then the EU to start rolling out FSD in Europe. Tesla is focusing on acquiring approvals from the Dutch transportation authority, which will provide them with the platform they need to gain broader acceptance in Europe. Outside of the Netherlands, Tesla is also conducting testing in Norway, which provides a couple of avenues for them to obtain national-level approval.
The frustration has been ongoing, with multiple committee meetings bringing up autonomy regulation but always pulling back at the last second before approving anything. The last meeting on Regulation 157, which governs Automated Lane Keeping Systems, concluded with authorities from the UK and Spain requesting additional time to analyze the data before reaching a conclusion.
Tesla, as well as Elon, have motioned several times for owners to reach out to their elected representatives to move the process forward, as it seems that Tesla’s own efforts are being stymied.
This can seem odd, especially since Tesla has previously demoed FSD working exceptionally smoothly on European roads - and just did it again in Rome when they shared the video below on X.
— Tesla Europe & Middle East (@teslaeurope) June 12, 2025
DCAS Phase 3
While the approval process has been slow, Kees Roelandschap pointed out that there may be a different regulatory step that could allow FSD to gain a foothold in Europe.
According to Kees, the European Commission is now taking a new approach to approving ADAS systems under the new DCAS Phase 3 regulations. The Commission is now seeking data from systems currently operational in the United States that can perform System-Initiated Maneuvers and don’t require hands-on intervention for every request.
This is key because those are two of the core functionalities that make FSD so usable, and it also means that there may not be a need to wait years for proper regulations to be written from scratch. Now, the Commission will be looking at real-world data based on existing, deployed technology, which could speed up the process immensely.
What This Means
This new, data-driven regulatory approach could be the path for Tesla to reach its previous target of September for European FSD. While the cogs of bureaucracy are ever slow, sometimes all it takes is a little data to have them turn a bit faster in this case.
Alongside specific countries granting approval for limited field testing with employees, there is some light at the end of the tunnel for FSD in Europe, and hopes are that a release will occur by the end of 2025. With Europe now looking to North America for how FSD is performing, Tesla’s Robotaxi results could also play a role.
Tesla’s marketing has always been relatively unconventional, relying on word-of-mouth rather than traditional advertising. The passion of the owner’s community is always massive, but it is especially high now with the launch of the Robotaxi network just around the corner.
Tesla is now tapping into that spring of fan creativity and announced the TeslaVision video contest, with some seriously impressive prizes up for grabs.
Announcing the TeslaVision fan video showcase
Tesla owners & supporters have always been able to see our products & mission for what they truly are.
Your word of mouth has made Tesla what it is today.
The OGs will remember that in 2017, we held our first video contest. 8 years… pic.twitter.com/6pPpkqmqOH
The core of the contest is simple. Create a video that shows how your Tesla gives you more in life. Tesla is looking for submissions that highlight themes of freedom, safety, fun, and convenience.
Prizes
The prizes definitely make this contest worth entering if you’re good with a camera and have some basic video editing abilities.
For North America, the prizes include a brand new Model Y AWD Long Range, alongside an all-expenses-paid trip to Austin for a tour of Giga Texas. The grand prize winner will also be able to custom order their Model Y, allowing them to select their preferred wheels and color.
The two runners-up won’t get a Model Y, but they’ll also enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to Giga Texas for a tour of the factory.
The travel and tour include lodging in Austin for 2 nights, as well as economy-class round-trip tickets from anywhere in North America. Tesla will also provide a vehicle for use during the trip.
For long-time followers of Tesla, this contest may feel familiar. The contest is a direct throwback to the 2017 Project Loveday contest, which was inspired by a letter to Tesla from a 10-year-old aspiring marketer. That contest was won by MKBHD, with his submission below:
How to Enter
If you’re ready to start filming, here are the key pieces of information you’ll need to know:
Video must be 90 seconds or less
Video must be uploaded to YouTube with a public URL
Make a post on X and Instagram tagging “@Tesla” and include the words “TeslaVision contest” in the post.
Provide links to both social media posts in your submission to Tesla’s form
Provide your personal details in the form
You have until July 17th, 2025, or until Tesla receives 10,000 entries, whichever comes first.
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