Tesla is preparing one of its boldest experiments yet: testing its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in India. Despite ongoing legal controversies in the U.S., the company continues to push forward with its mission of developing a truly autonomous vehicle.

From the U.S. to India’s Urban Chaos

In the U.S., Tesla has already reached a point where a Model Y can deliver itself to customers in approved areas. Now, Elon Musk’s company is shifting focus abroad, and its next testing ground may be one of the toughest places in the world to navigate: the streets of Mumbai and Delhi.

Both cities are infamous for their dense traffic, unpredictable drivers, and constant mix of vehicles, pedestrians, motorcycles, tuk-tuks, animals, and bicycles—all of which make driving a real challenge, even for experienced humans.

Job Openings Reveal Tesla’s Plans

A post shared by the Tesla community account Teslasti Basti revealed that Tesla has opened job positions for Autopilot Vehicle Operators in Mumbai and Delhi.

Here’s what the role looks like:

Requirement / Task	Details
Basic Requirements	Valid driver’s license, good driving skills, strong attention to detail
Job Role	Drive Tesla prototype vehicles for 5–8 hours/day
Shift System	Rotating shifts, including weekends
Data Collection	Report driving conditions to improve FSD training
Incentives	Bonuses for nighttime or late-afternoon shifts (to test lighting & traffic conditions)

The goal is to collect real-world traffic data under extreme conditions, helping Tesla refine FSD for broader global use.

Why India?

For Tesla, India represents the ultimate testing challenge. If Autopilot can learn to handle:

• Cows in the middle of roads 🐄
• Drivers ignoring traffic lights 🚦
• Chaotic intersections where honking sets the rules 🚗📢

…then the system might be ready for almost anywhere in the world.

The Next Step: FSD V14

Coinciding with this testing push, Elon Musk announced that FSD V14 is about to roll out. The update promises:

• A neural network 10× larger than the previous version
• More “human-like” driving behavior
• Fewer unnecessary safety alerts that currently annoy users

This suggests Tesla is not only expanding geographically but also making significant technical leaps.

What It Means for the Future

It’s still unclear if Tesla plans to officially launch FSD in India or if this is purely a data-collection mission. But one thing is certain: Tesla is betting big on making its autonomous driving system adaptable to the most extreme driving environments on Earth.

If Autopilot can survive Mumbai and Delhi, it may finally bring Musk’s vision closer to reality—a robot driver more reliable than a human.

For now, though, Tesla’s cars must deal with India’s unique driving reality—where chaos is the norm and survival often depends on instinct.