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.
| Aspect | USA | Europe |
|---|
| Regulation | Lax, different by state | Strict, EU-wide harmonized (UNECE) |
| Hardware | HW3/HW4 with cameras | Same HW, but software adaptations required |
| Approval so far | States like California | Individual countries (Estonia, Belgium) |
IMPORTANT] > EU approval could massively accelerate Tesla's FSD expansion in Europe. However, [Tesla FSD in Europe: Purchase option removed before May – only subscription model remaining shows that Tesla is adjusting its strategy.
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