Tesla has applied for its supervised full self-driving (FSD) system to be approved in Taiwan, the first step in bringing the feature to the local market. The US battery electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer’s local subsidiary, Tesla Motors Taiwan Ltd, confirmed that it has submitted an application for its supervised FSD system to the country’s Vehicle Safety Certification Center.

Tesla has pointed out that itssupervised FSD system does not make its vehicles fully autonomous, but allows drivers to take their hands off the controls while remaining attentive and ready to take immediate control at all times. Regulations in Taiwan require drivers to remain in control of their vehicles and keep their hands on the steering wheel at all times while driving.

Tesla’s vehicle sales in Taiwan surged by 141% to 7,220 units in the first five months of 2026, driven by strong demand for the Model Y. Its supervised FSD system so far is available, or has been approved, in thirteen countries worldwide, including in Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and the US.  It is currently also undergoing road tests in key cities in Japan, including Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka.

The automaker pointed out that through the FSD system, each newly delivered Tesla worldwide can access a “lifetime” of driving scenarios.” The company said it plans to discontinue its one-time purchase option for its FSD system at the end of June.