Tesla receives second FSD approval in Europe within two days
Tesla has once again caused a stir: the US electric car manufacturer has received its second approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe within two days. Following the green light from the Netherlands and Denmark, Belgium is now the fifth country to follow suit. This is reported by Teslarati.
Belgium becomes the fifth European country
With Belgium, Tesla is expanding its FSD network in Europe to a total of five countries. Approval was granted by the relevant Belgian road traffic authority and allows Tesla drivers to use the autonomous driving assistant on public roads. The system is known as FSD Supervised, which means that the driver remains responsible at all times and must intervene.
Comparison of FSD approvals in Europe
German perspective: When is FSD coming to Germany?
Germany has not yet granted approval. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) and the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport are currently assessing whether Tesla’s FSD system complies with strict German regulations. The focus is particularly on the issues of liability and driver monitoring. However, Tesla submitted an application back in March 2025, and insiders expect a decision later this year.
FSD in Europe: Rapid progress
The approvals demonstrate how quickly Tesla is making headway in Europe. Whilst millions of kilometres have already been covered with FSD in the US, Europe presents a particular challenge due to the varied legal landscape. Each approval requires extensive testing and proof of safety. To date, there have been no known accidents involving FSD in Europe, which underscores its safety record.
Outlook
With Belgium becoming the fifth country to approve FSD, pressure is mounting on other EU states to follow suit. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently stated that the company aims to offer FSD in all EU countries by the end of 2025. Given the pace of recent approvals, this goal appears at least partially achievable. Further information on the specific timetables for Germany and the UK can be found in our article Tesla FSD Supervised UK: Timetable, RDW Approval and VCA Procedure Explained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Tesla receiving FSD in Belgium but not in Germany?
Approval is granted at national level by the respective road traffic authority. Belgium has already implemented the UNECE R157 standard and Tesla has provided the necessary evidence there. In Germany, the KBA is still assessing compliance with national regulations, in particular