France has opened its roads to Tesla's Full Self-Driving system, marking a significant step in the automaker's push to bring its most ambitious autonomous driving technology to European markets. The move follows the Netherlands' provisional authorization of FSD back in April, and together the two approvals signal growing regulatory momentum across the continent. For Tesla, which has long been hampered by stricter European data and safety regulations compared to the U.S., gaining traction in multiple EU countries could pave the way for a broader approval that would unlock a market of hundreds of millions of potential customers. The development also raises fresh questions about how European regulators will balance innovation with consumer safety as self-driving technology races toward mainstream adoption.
France begins testing Tesla's Full Self Driving system on French roads, moving closer to potential EU-wide approval after the Netherlands granted provisional authorization in April.
