Tesla Australia & New Zealand has confirmed that the Model 3 RWD will be on hand at the NZ EV & Tech Expo in Auckland this weekend — and attendees can experience FSD Supervised firsthand. For New Zealand drivers who've been curious about Tesla's advanced driver-assistance system but haven't had a chance to try it, this is a rare, low-barrier opportunity to do exactly that.
1. When and Where
The NZ EV & Tech Expo runs from November 13–15, 2026 at the Auckland Showgrounds. Tesla is a confirmed exhibitor with test drives available across all three days. If you're in Auckland this weekend and have even a passing interest in FSD, this is the most direct way to form your own opinion without committing to a subscription.
2. The Car on Display Is the Model 3 RWD
Tesla is specifically showcasing the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive — the entry point of the Model 3 lineup. Current Model 3 units in New Zealand showrooms ship with Hardware 4 (HW4) cameras, which is the prerequisite for running FSD Supervised. The demo car will reflect what a buyer today would actually receive, making this a realistic preview rather than a spec-sheet exercise.
3. FSD Supervised Has Been Live in NZ Since September 2025
This isn't a preview of something coming — FSD Supervised has been available in New Zealand since September 2025, exclusively on HW4-equipped vehicles. The software is actively updated: the latest version rolled out in New Zealand is v14.3.3, which compatible vehicles received as of June 19, 2026, according to tracking data from notanfsdtracker.com. The expo demo will run on current production software, so what you see is what you'd get as a subscriber today.
4. It's Subscription-Only — $159 NZD per Month
If the demo convinces you, the path to ownership is a monthly subscription. As of March 31, 2026, Tesla discontinued the outright purchase option in New Zealand (previously priced between $10,100–$11,400 NZD). FSD Supervised is now available exclusively at $159 NZD per month, which means you can try it for a single month after the expo without a long-term commitment — a reasonable follow-up to a live demo.
5. The Safety Numbers Behind the System
Tesla released official safety data for Australia and New Zealand on September 18, 2026, covering the period since FSD Supervised launched in the region. The figures are notable: vehicles operating with FSD Supervised engaged recorded 40% fewer collisions compared to manual driving, along with a 66% reduction in Automatic Emergency Braking events, a 90% reduction in harsh braking, and an 86% reduction in harsh steering events. Cumulatively, the system has logged over 160 million kilometers across Australia and New Zealand as of mid-September 2026, according to Tesla's own reporting.
For NZ owners who've been sitting on the fence about FSD Supervised, the Auckland Showgrounds this weekend is the clearest possible answer to the question of whether it's worth trying. A live ride in traffic — not a YouTube video — is still the most honest way to evaluate it.
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