Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Software Launches in Lithuania, Accelerating Europe Rollout
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software has just landed in its second European country: Lithuania. More countries are expected to follow, with Greece and Belgium reportedly next in line. However, the rollout faces challenges as Scandinavian regulators express concerns and push for formal EU-wide approval.
Key Takeaways:
- Lithuania became the second EU member state to approve FSD (Supervised), following the Netherlands.
- The Lithuanian transport safety administration recognized Dutch certification rather than conducting its own testing, adhering to EU rules.
- Tesla aims to reach 10 million active FSD subscriptions globally by 2035 as part of Elon Musk's $1 trillion compensation package.
- Q1 2026 saw a 51% jump in FSD subscribers, with the software now available only through a $99 monthly subscription.
- A qualified majority vote is needed for EU-wide approval through the European Commission’s Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles, with no scheduled vote yet.
Challenges Ahead:
Scandinavian regulators have expressed concerns about FSD's tendency to exceed speed limits and its performance on icy roads, raising doubts about Tesla's target of EU-wide availability by summer 2026.