Following the recent unveiling of Tesla’s Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) Version 12.3, Tesla has begun offering one-month free trials to all compatible vehicles, sparking excitement and conversation about Supervised FSD, previously known as FSD Beta. With these new free trials rolling out, thousands of owners are getting their first taste of Supervised FSD, presenting Tesla with the chance to convert many into ongoing subscribers or purchasers of Supervised FSD after the trial period, while also gathering extensive driving data to further improve future iterations.
This enthusiasm, however, has primarily been contained within North America, the current market for FSD. Many Tesla owners in Europe have been eagerly awaiting the day they could install and use Supervised FSD on their vehicles. Yet, for European Tesla enthusiasts, the hopes of this happening have been suddenly crushed, unless or until the EU decides to revise its new regulations.
Europe’s stringent Driver Control Assistance System (DCAS) regulations mandate driver confirmation for nearly every significant action the vehicle wants to make, almost entirely defeating the purpose of Supervised FSD. The Vice President of Public Policy and Business Development at Tesla highlighted on X that, although theoretically possible, developing an FSD version compliant with EU standards would require a major rethinking and developing of the FSD software. The necessity for frequent driver interventions could lead to greater distraction, completely undermining the system’s intended purpose.
Hopes remain that the EU may eventually relax these stringent rules, though such a shift appears unlikely in the near future. As it stands, Supervised FSD will remain exclusive to Tesla customers in North America and, shortly, China.
