Tesla Expands Full Self-Driving Testing to Fifth European Country Ahead of Launch
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Tesla has made significant progress in its expansion of Full Self-Driving (FSD) testing in Europe, with Spain becoming the fifth country to join the list. The company is gearing up for the launch of its driver assistance suite on the continent, despite still navigating through regulatory hurdles with the European Union. As part of its testing efforts, Tesla recently shared an extensive video showcasing a trip through the streets of Madrid, highlighting the capabilities of its FSD technology. The video, published on Twitter by Tesla Europe & Middle East, demonstrates the system's supervised testing in Madrid, with the caption "Como pez en el agua … FSD Supervised testing in Madrid, Spain. Pending regulatory approval." Spain joins Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Germany as the fifth country in Europe where Tesla has begun assessing the performance of its FSD suite. Over the past few months, the company has been expanding its testing scope across the European market. Tesla has already filed applications to launch Full Self-Driving (Supervised) across the European Union. However, CEO Elon Musk has indicated that this particular step has been the main delay in the official launch of the suite. In mid-June, Musk expressed frustrations about the hurdles faced by Tesla in its efforts to launch FSD in Europe, attributing the holdup to authorities in various countries, as well as the EU as a whole. While Tesla continues to work through the regulatory challenges, its expansion of FSD testing to Spain marks a significant milestone in its preparations for the launch of its driver assistance suite in Europe. The company remains committed to bringing its cutting-edge technology to the European market, and its progress in testing and development is a promising sign for owners and potential customers awaiting the launch.
