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Tesla Expects EU Approval for Full Self-Driving Soon

Source: springerprofessional.de • Published on 30 April 2026 at 07:00 Original Source
Tesla Expects EU Approval for Full Self-Driving Soon

Summary

Tesla sees EU approval for its FSD system imminent. German press reports progress in regulation.

Tesla is optimistic that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) automated driving system will soon be approved in the European Union. As reported by the German trade magazine springerprofessional.de, the US electric car pioneer sees the approval for the use of FSD on European roads within reach.

[NOTE] > An EU-wide approval of FSD would be a milestone, as so far only individual countries like Estonia and Belgium have given the green light.

However, the exact timelines and conditions remain unclear. Experts emphasize that the approval hurdles in Europe are high – especially with regard to UNECE regulations.

AspectUSAEurope
RegulationLax, different by stateStrict, EU-wide harmonized (UNECE)
HardwareHW3/HW4 with camerasSame HW, but software adaptations required
Approval so farStates like CaliforniaIndividual countries (Estonia, Belgium)

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