Tesla’s planned launch of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe remains on hold due to ongoing regulatory hurdles, according to CEO Elon Musk, who criticized the European Union and national authorities for prolonging the approval process.
The electric carmaker had announced in late 2023 its intention to introduce FSD to the European market in 2025. However, Musk said progress has been hampered by slow responses from both the Dutch government, where Tesla’s European headquarters are located, and broader EU institutions.
In a statement posted on social media, Musk said Tesla is still awaiting official clearances, describing the situation as “very frustrating” and adding that the delays are preventing access to what he claims is a safer alternative to human driving.
Tesla continues to expand its autonomous technology elsewhere. In the U.S., the company is preparing to launch its driverless Robotaxi service. The first vehicles have already been seen operating in Austin, Texas, ahead of a public rollout scheduled for June 22. Tesla recently secured a permit to operate autonomous vehicles in the city and has applied for similar authorization in California.
The FSD suite, which enables hands-free highway driving and limited urban autonomy, is already available in the U.S. in beta form. Its deployment in Europe will require meeting strict safety, data, and regulatory compliance standards before approval can be granted.
