Tesla announced plans to launch its "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) driver assistance feature in Europe and China by early 2025. In a post on the X platform, Elon Musk’s company stated that the service, available as a paid add-on, is scheduled to roll out in the first quarter of next year, pending regulatory approval in both regions. Tesla’s stock jumped 6% following the update, signaling strong market interest in the international expansion of its FSD product.

While Tesla has yet to secure the necessary approvals, Musk remains optimistic about receiving clearance by the end of 2024. FSD, despite its name, does not enable full autonomy; drivers are still required to remain alert and take control when necessary. The system is an upgrade to Tesla’s existing Autopilot feature, already in use in Europe and China. Although Musk has long promised fully self-driving technology since 2016, Tesla has yet to deliver, while competitors like Waymo and Pony.ai are already operating commercial robotaxi services in the U.S. and China.