This episode explores how Tesla is simultaneously expanding and facing headwinds across key global markets. In Australia, Tesla is rolling out Version 14 of its FSD Supervised software for right‑hand‑drive vehicles and testing its Cybercabs in New Zealand, signaling a push toward autonomous ride‑hailing in the region. In Europe, however, Sweden is urging the EU to block FSD’s union‑wide approval unless Tesla disables its Speed Offset function, while Denmark and the Netherlands take a more permissive stance, reflecting a fragmented regulatory environment. Meanwhile, Tesla’s European business is under pressure from intensifying competition and tightening AI and safety rules.

The episode also highlights Tesla’s efforts to enhance the charging experience by testing free car vacuums at V4 Supercharger stations in Germany, part of a broader strategy to turn charging stops into convenient service hubs. Together, these developments show Tesla balancing growth in software and services with the