Two months after Tesla released a video showcasing its supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) test in Amsterdam, Elon Musk reiterated on X that the company is still awaiting regulatory approval in Europe.
The company’s CEO encouraged European customers to put pressure on local authorities to help speed up the process.
According to a post by Musk on X this Wednesday, the U.S. brand is “waiting for Dutch authorities and then the EU to approve” the system.
The executive said that it is “very frustrating and hurts the safety of people in Europe, as driving with advanced Autopilot on results in four times fewer injuries!”
“Please ask your governing authorities to accelerate making Tesla safer in Europe,” he added.
Last month, Tesla shared a video on X showing the testing of the FSD in Paris. “If there is a bigger roundabout in France, please let us know in the comments,” the company said.
Earlier this Thursday, the brand revealed it is also testing the system in Rome, Italy — in a video driving past the Roman Colosseum.
Elon Musk had stated earlier this year that the threshold for the brand’s FSD “is achieving safety far in excess of the average human driver” and that “ultimately, autonomous cars will be >1,000% safer than human-driven cars.”
Earlier this week, as he announced that the autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin is starting on June 22, Musk further added that Tesla is “being super paranoid about safety, so the date could shift.”
Regulatory Approval in Europe
Last month, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) approved a new amendment that will unlock “System-Initiated Maneuvers” (SIM) across several states.
The new regulation will take effect on September 26 and will allow autonomous moves on highways that are physically separated from cities, meaning that lanes without clear barriers or local roads are off-limits.
This means that Tesla‘s FSD will be enabled for European customers. However, due to its limitations, some of its features will not be available immediately.
FSD Expansion
Tesla’s supervised FSD is available in the United States, as a $99 monthly subscription or a one time payment of $8,000.
Until the end of June, customers who finance a Cybertruck purchase with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system included can take advantage of a 0% interest rate.
The system is also available in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and China, allowing its customers to drive “hands-off, eyes on” the road.
Last month, Tesla showed the FSD being tested in Australia, which became its first right-hand drive market to see the system. According to country manager Thom Drew, it faces no “regulatory blocks” in the country, unlike Europe.
The company started last week offering the transfer of FSD and Enhanced Autopilot to Australian customers purchasing a new Tesla and taking delivery of the vehicle by June 30, following China’s move a week before.
