Tesla's Ambition For Autonomous Driving Features In Europe Meets Buntu Road
JAKARTA - Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla faces serious obstacles in its efforts to present an advanced Full Self-Driving (Supervised) or FSD driving assistance system in European regions. This is due to being hit by existing regulations.
Reporting from the EV Arena, Wednesday, November 26, the company's plan to accelerate the adoption of the technology stalled after the Dutch vehicle safety authorities. Where, confirming that there is no full agreement with the system that is claimed to be ready to run.
Initially, Tesla said it had obtained the green light from the Dutch vehicle agency to launch FSD in a limited scheme. However, clarification then emerged that the regulator only approved the safety demonstration agenda, not a comprehensive operational permit.
This interpretation difference makes the launch plan uncertain.European head of regulation Tesla said that it had demonstrated FSD technology to regulators in almost all EU member countries.
They submitted requests for initial access, pilot programs, and national exemptions to accelerate the legalization process of the feature. Tesla is known to drive a fast path strategy through exclusion mechanisms at the country level.
The scheme, if one country grants a limited permit, then other countries are expected to follow suit. However, this approach contradicts conservative practices commonly applied by major European automotive manufacturers.
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A number of manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz chose gradual testing through a strict V-model methodology. They are also willing to bear legal responsibility when the driver assistance system is active.
On the other hand, Tesla chose a software update-based approach to consumers, then took advantage of real-world conditions as a basis for development. Tesla CEO Elon Musk once made a direct statement regarding this matter.
"I've tried to warn them and even offered to license Tesla FSD, but they don't want it! Crazy," said Elon Musk.
Tesla's problems in Europe do not stop at regulatory aspects. German vehicle testing agency reports show that Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are listed as the two most frequent models that fail in periodic technical inspections.
The note adds to the reputation of Tesla's vehicle reliability in the region, especially as the company encourages the introduction of broader semi-autonomous driving technology.
Uncertainty of permits, differences in approach with regulators, and the spotlight on vehicle quality have left Tesla's ambition to present cars with automatic driving capabilities in Europe still facing uncertainty.