Tesla announced Wednesday the launch of its fully supervised autonomous driving system in Lithuania, marking a new step in the European deployment of its assisted driving technology.
Lithuania thus becomes the second European country to authorize this feature after the Netherlands, whose regulatory authority gave its approval last month following lengthy technical trials.
Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) software allows the vehicle to automatically perform many driving tasks, although the driver's presence and active supervision remain mandatory. The company confirmed the system's launch via its social network, X.
The Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration has indicated that it recognizes the certification granted by the Dutch organization RDW, which is now seeking recognition at the European Union level. This process could pave the way for wider adoption of the system in several European countries.
Belgium was initially expected to become the second European country to authorize the device, while a homologation process is already underway in Flanders. A Tesla equipped with the FSD system is currently undergoing tests on public roads there.
The Greek Ministry of Transport also announced on Wednesday that it is preparing legislation to grant authorizations similar to those issued in the Netherlands. Other European countries could follow suit in the coming months if their national authorities accept the Dutch validation.
Before its approval, Tesla's system was tested for over a year and a half by the Dutch authority RDW on test tracks and public roads. The automaker, led by Elon Musk, is heavily relying on this technology to strengthen its position in the global race for autonomous vehicles.
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