Tesla to deploy Full Self-Driving capabilities in China and Europe within several months
## Current Status and Timeline for Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Rollout in Europe
### Tesla's European Expansion
Tesla is making strides in the European market with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, currently under active testing in countries such as Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Spain [3]. The company is also navigating regulatory approvals, particularly from the Dutch transport authority, a crucial step towards broader EU approval [2][4].
### Regulatory Challenges and Progress
The rollout of FSD in Europe faces hurdles due to strict regulations and bureaucratic delays. However, Tesla remains optimistic about the potential for faster approval, thanks to new EU regulations like DCAS Phase 3, which focus on real-world data from systems like FSD [1][2].
### Timeline and Expectations
Initially, Tesla aimed to launch FSD in Europe by 2025 [1][3], but the exact timeline remains uncertain due to regulatory hurdles. In June 2025, there was significant focus on approvals in the Netherlands and new EU regulations that could expedite the process [2]. Elon Musk has encouraged European customers to lobby for faster approval [4].
Despite these efforts, the launch will likely depend on the speed of regulatory approvals. Tesla is optimistic about the potential for FSD to become available sooner than expected due to data-driven regulations [2][3].
### Comparison with the Chinese Market
In contrast to the US, Tesla's FSD in China currently requires more frequent human interventions [5]. However, Tesla is not alone in offering advanced driving assistants in the Chinese market, with local electric vehicle manufacturers not typically charging a high premium for these features.
### Global Ambitions
Elon Musk's January announcement that Tesla would introduce FSD on most markets worldwide by the end of 2025 [6] could still be realised, with Tesla having fulfilled its September 2024 announcement for FSD in China [7]. In Europe, the introduction of FSD is expected to happen in a few months, likely with supervised driving similar to North America.
Tesla's journey in Europe continues, with the company navigating regulatory challenges and pushing for faster approvals. The introduction of FSD in Europe could mark a significant milestone in Tesla's global expansion and the future of autonomous driving.
- Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology is currently under test in several European countries, including Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Spain, as part of its European market expansion.
- Despite regulatory hurdles, Tesla remains optimistic about the potential for faster approval of FSD in Europe, thanks to new EU regulations like DCAS Phase 3 that focus on real-world data from systems like FSD.
- Elon Musk has announced that Tesla aims to introduce FSD on most markets worldwide by the end of 2025, with Europe expected to introduce FSD in a few months, likely with supervised driving similar to North America.
- In contrast to the US, Tesla's FSD in China currently requires more frequent human interventions, but local electric vehicle manufacturers in the Chinese market are also offering advanced driving assistants, albeit not typically at a high premium.
