FSD regulatory & rollout: China approval & Europe subscription shift
Key Questions
What is the current status of Tesla FSD in China?
Tesla has launched FSD Supervised in China after years of delays, rebranded locally as intelligent assisted driving, though it still requires constant driver supervision.
Which European countries have approved FSD Supervised?
Netherlands and the UK have approved it so far, with Greece expected to become the third; it is available in a total of 10 countries including China.
Why is Tesla shifting to subscription-only FSD in Europe?
Tesla has eliminated the one-time purchase option for FSD in Europe, mirroring the US model and requiring new buyers to pay a monthly subscription fee instead.
What issues are reported with FSD versions 14.3.2 and 14.3.3?
Users report persistent problems including unnecessary stops, routing and speed failures, and phantom braking, with liability remaining on drivers.
Is the FSD subscription functional in the UK?
The subscription is now live in the UK but currently non-functional according to reports.
When might unsupervised FSD become available?
A top tester claims support for Tesla's Q4 2026 target for unsupervised FSD rollout, beginning gradually in select geographies.
How many FSD subscribers does Tesla have?
Tesla has 1.28 million FSD subscribers, with NHTSA oversight continuing.
What is the cost of FSD in China?
It costs 64,000 yuan but remains a supervised system rather than a full robotaxi offering.
China FSD Supervised live with rollout confusion. Europe: Netherlands approved, now subscription-only (US mirror); Greece next in 10 countries. v14.3.2/14.3.3 shows persistent issues (unnecessary stops, routing/speed failures, phantom braking); liability on drivers. 1.28M subs; NHTSA ongoing. UK subscription live but non-functional. Unsupervised FSD tester claims support Q4 2026 target.