Tesla Full Self-Driving expands to second European country
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– Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software has expanded to a second European country, with Lithuania approving it on Tuesday.
– The Netherlands was the first EU member state to approve FSD, doing so just weeks before Lithuania.
– Greece and Belgium are expected to be the next EU countries to approve Tesla’s FSD software.
– Lithuania’s approval was based on the Dutch RDW’s prior certification, avoiding a separate review process.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software has officially reached a second European market, marking a significant step in the company’s gradual rollout across the continent. Lithuania became the latest EU member state to approve FSD (Supervised) on Tuesday, following the Netherlands, which was the first to grant authorization just weeks ago. The expansion signals that Tesla is making steady progress in navigating Europe’s complex regulatory environment for autonomous driving technology.
The Lithuanian transport safety administration opted to adopt the prior certification issued by the Dutch RDW rather than conducting its own separate evaluation process. This streamlined approach could accelerate approvals in other EU countries that recognize cross-border certifications. Greece and Belgium are now expected to be the next nations to give the green light, with preparations reportedly underway.
FSD (Supervised) allows Tesla vehicles to handle most driving tasks, including navigating highways, city streets, and intersections, though a driver must remain attentive and ready to take control at any moment. The software’s expansion to Lithuania represents a meaningful milestone, as it moves beyond the single-country pilot phase into a broader European deployment.
For Tesla, this is a critical moment. The company has faced regulatory hurdles in Europe that have slowed the introduction of its most advanced driver-assistance features. Each new approval not only opens a new market but also builds a precedent that could make future certifications faster and less burdensome. With Lithuania now onboard and more countries in the queue, the road ahead for FSD in Europe is looking increasingly clear.
(Source: The Next Web)
