Tesla Full Self-Driving system nears European launch after extensive testing

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Tesla is on the verge of launching its Full Self-Driving autonomous driving system in Europe. The company has completed the final stage of testing required for approval under strict European regulations.

Testing and Certification

The system has undergone extensive validation: over 1.6 million kilometers of testing on public roads, more than 13,000 customer-involved trials, and around 4,500 scenarios on closed test tracks. All this was accompanied by documentation preparation meeting more than 400 requirements.

Currently, the test results are being analyzed by the Dutch regulator. A preliminary decision could be made by April 10th.

How the System Will Roll Out

If approval is granted, the Netherlands will become the first country where Tesla launches FSD. Following that, the system could quickly spread to other EU countries through certification recognition.

A Europe-wide permit is also being considered for this summer, which would significantly accelerate the technology's deployment.

Market and Competition

For Tesla, this is a crucial move amid increasing competition from Chinese brands and declining sales in Europe in 2025.

The current cost of FSD is about €7,500, but the company plans to introduce a subscription model. This could make the technology more accessible and strengthen Tesla's position in the electric vehicle market.