Tesla’s full self-driving looks to be coming to Europe sooner than you’d expect
Tesla is testing is FSD (Supervised) self-driving software in Europe right now, and regulations hint that it might be ready by September
One of Tesla’s biggest selling points is its Full-Self Driving (FSD) software, making its cars some of the best EVs. Much to the envy of those overseas, it’s been out in the US for a number of years now. I got the chance to use it on a roadtrip in the US, and it worked better than I imagined. Fortunately, those in Europe might not be left out for much longer.
Tesla has been testing the supervised version of its FSD in Europe and Australia – namely Amsterdam, Paris, and Melbourne. If that wasn’t enough of an encouraging sign, upcoming legislation changes suggest that the software will arrive in Europe this September.
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Just weeks after putting on a bit of a show in Amsterdam, Tesla dropped a clip of FSD (Supervised) navigating the chaos of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris – one of the worst roundabouts to navigate. With 12 lanes and no regard for neat lines or right of way, it’s not an ideal driving situation. Yet the Tesla weaves through motorbikes and traffic with ease. There’s also footage from Melbourne if you fancy seeing it handle right-hand driving just as easily.
So why now, and why Europe? Up until now, the real hurdle for self-driving tech hasn’t been the tech, but the law. Tesla’s been sat on this thing because European regulations wouldn’t let the car make decisions on its own. Things like autonomous lane changes or overtakes were a no-go unless the driver gave the go-ahead.
But thanks to a change to UNECE regulations, as of 26 September 2025, European roads will officially allow System-Initiated Manoeuvres. That means the car can make its own choices on highways, like changing lanes or adjusting speed, without waiting for confirmation from the driver. It’s not just European countries that follow these regulations, but also the UK.
This puts September on the map as the first real shot Tesla has to bring FSD to Europe in any meaningful way. And judging by the timing of these recent test videos and Tesla’s increasingly unsubtle hints, it looks like Tesla isn’t just ready – but is waiting at the starting line.
Tesla hasn’t confirmed any release dates for the UK or Europe just yet. As I’ve explained, September seems like the most likely candidate for release. When it does arrive it’s expected to arrive on both existing and new models. In the US, FSD (Supervised) is currently available as an optional software upgrade, priced at $99 per month or $12000 up front.
Connor Jewiss
