The tenth EU country has approved Tesla's system. It is still awaiting full European approval.
Tesla’s autonomous driving feature (formerly FSD) has received approval in Latvia. The number of EU countries that have given consent has risen to ten, with further decisions expected in December.
Tesla Has Approval Across the Baltic States
Latvia has become the tenth European Union country to approve Tesla’s autonomous driving system. It joins Lithuania and Estonia, meaning the automaker now has approval in all three Baltic states. Tesla Europe announced the news.
The company stated that making the feature available to Latvian customers will begin soon. It has not yet disclosed the exact launch date. Owners of compatible vehicles can therefore expect an update that will enable them to use the system in the near future.
In Europe, Tesla uses the term Tesla Assisted Driving, abbreviated as TAD. The system requires constant driver supervision, with the driver must monitor traffic and be ready to intervene immediately. This requirement applies throughout its use.
Ten countries including the Czech Republic and Slovakia
The European approval began in April 2026 in the Netherlands. Other countries, including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, joined gradually. Latvia’s approval came less than two weeks after Slovakia’s, expanding the list to ten European Union member states.
The current approvals are based on the Dutch preliminary approval, which other countries recognize for their territories. Therefore, it remains important for vehicle owners to know in which country they are using the system and whether Tesla has actually made it available there.
When implementing, compatible vehicles equipped with the HW4 onboard computer are considered first. This refers to the vehicle’s hardware setup. The availability of this function also depends on the software and the conditions for its introduction in a specific market.
EU Countries
Approval Period
Netherlands
April 2026
Lithuania
May 2026
Estonia
May 2026
Denmark
June 2026
Belgium
June 2026
Slovenia
September 2026
Czech Republic
September 2026
Croatia
September 2026
Slovakia
October 2026
Latvia
October 2026
In European voting, the population size also plays a role in decision-making.
Another opportunity to discuss a pan-European license is expected in December. The decision-making takes place in the technical committee for motor vehicles, where member states are represented. The exact date for the voting itself remains undecided.
To approve it, a qualified majority of at least 15 out of 27 member states is required, which must together represent at least 65% of the EU’s population. Therefore, large countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, or Poland hold significant weight.
The ten national licenses indicate a gradual expansion of the system. The outcome of the European voting will depend on the final positions of individual countries. Thus, it is not possible to simply calculate from the current approvals how many votes Tesla already has secured.
Disputes mainly revolve around speed
Among the issues discussed is the system’s behavior regarding speed limits. Concerns about potential speeding were raised, for example, from Sweden. It is also important for approval purposes to understand how the system monitors the driver’s attention.
The name Tesla Assisted Driving emphasizes the assisted nature of the technology. The driver remains responsible for safe driving and compliance with rules. Even a potential pan-European approval would not in itself mean it is possible to drive the car without supervision.
The current decision opens the way for Latvian customers to use the system in their country. Further negotiations and subsequent voting will be crucial for broader European adoption. Tesla continues to roll out the system gradually in various markets.
Sources:
Original text / Elektrickevozy.cz
Tesla Europe / X network
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