Tesla promises FSD V14 Lite for HW3 cars internationally to appease growing tensions

Tesla posted on X that it plans to expand FSD V14 Lite to HW3 vehicles in international markets — but only after the US rollout is complete and with no timeline attached.

The vague commitment comes as HW3 owners across Europe and other international markets are in open revolt after Tesla launched FSD abroad exclusively for HW4-equipped vehicles.

A response to international backlash

Tesla’s post reads:

Following future rollout of FSD V14 Lite for HW3 vehicles in the US, we plan on expanding V14 Lite to additional international markets. This update ensures that HW3 vehicle owners will continue to benefit from ongoing software updates. Since international rollout is subject to several factors (completion of technical verification, regional adaptation & relevant regulatory approvals), we can’t provide definitive dates at the moment, but will provide updates on a rolling basis

The timing of this statement is not coincidental. When Tesla got FSD Supervised approved in the Netherlands earlier this month — the first European approval — it was limited to HW4 vehicles only. HW3 owners who paid up to €6,400 for “Full Self-Driving” as far back as 2019 were left out entirely.