Tesla's ambitious plans to introduce the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system across the European Union are facing significant resistance. While the system is already being tested in some countries, regulators are demanding stricter evidence of safety and reliability.
Current Situation
So far, Tesla FSD (Supervised) has only received approval in a few EU countries, including Estonia and Lithuania. However, EU-wide approval is not a given. The responsible authorities, particularly UNECE, impose high requirements on autonomous driving functions.
Technical Differences
Reactions and Outlook
Tesla has announced that it will continue to work on adapting the system for Europe. Critics, however, doubt that FSD in its current form will meet the stringent EU criteria. A breakthrough is expected no earlier than 2026.
Further information: Tesla FSD V12: Autonomous Driving with Neural Networks Instead of Code, Tesla Expects Imminent EU Approval for FSD