Tesla's Full Self-Driving Expands to Lithuania, Marking Second European Market
Breaking: Tesla FSD Now Live in Lithuania
Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)' driver assistance system has officially launched in Lithuania, making it the second European country to approve the technology for public roads. The Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration confirmed it has recognized the Dutch RDW certification that first enabled FSD in the Netherlands last month.
'We have validated the RDW certification for Tesla's FSD system, allowing its use on Lithuanian roads under supervision,' a spokesperson for the Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration told reporters. 'This aligns with our commitment to fostering safe innovation in autonomous driving.'
Background
The Netherlands became the first European country to approve FSD (Supervised) in early March 2025, following a rigorous certification process by the Dutch Road Transport Agency (RDW). That approval set a precedent for other EU member states to adopt the same standards under mutual recognition agreements.
Tesla's FSD (Supervised) combines advanced cameras, neural networks, and real-time processing to assist with steering, acceleration, and braking. It requires constant driver supervision and does not make the vehicle fully autonomous.
What This Means
Lithuania's move signals a broader European acceptance of Tesla's driver-assist technology, potentially accelerating approvals in other EU countries. 'This is a key step toward scaling FSD across Europe,' said automotive analyst Dr. Elena Voss of the European Transport Institute. 'It shows that a single certification can unlock multiple markets, reducing regulatory hurdles for automakers.'
For Lithuanian Tesla owners, the rollout means access to features like Autosteer on city streets and Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control, previously unavailable. However, regulators stress that drivers must remain attentive and ready to intervene at all times.
The expansion raises questions about harmonizing autonomous driving regulations across the EU. 'This is a patchwork approach, but it could pave the way for a unified European framework,' noted Dr. Voss.
To learn more about the original Dutch certification, see our Background section.
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