Tesla FSD Supervised Arrives in Lithuania — But Most of Europe Is Still Waiting

Tesla's Full Self-Driving software has arrived in Lithuania, making it only the second country in Europe — after the Netherlands — where drivers can actually use the feature. Lithuania approved FSD Supervised on May 20, 2026, by recognizing the Dutch RDW certification rather than running its own independent tests. For the vast majority of Tesla owners across Europe, though, nothing has changed yet.

Country by country, not continent-wide

Tesla had hoped to win EU-wide approval in one move, but that path remains blocked. Larger member states — Germany, France, and Italy — hold enough combined weight to stall a bloc-wide vote, and each has its own concerns. In Germany, the KBA (the federal motor authority) is expected to require high-speed testing above 130 km/h before signing off, covering Autobahn-specific scenarios like phantom braking and lane-keeping at speed. That process alone could add months to any German timeline, per JOWUA.

The alternative route — mutual recognition of the Dutch approval, the same mechanism Lithuania used — is technically open to any EU country. Greece and Belgium are reportedly moving toward that path. But as TechCrunch notes, the result is a patchwork rollout that favors smaller markets with more flexible approval frameworks, while tens of thousands of Tesla owners in larger countries wait.

What FSD Supervised actually is

FSD Supervised is a Level 2 driver-assistance system — not autonomous driving. It handles steering, acceleration, and braking, navigates intersections, reads pedestrian behavior, and manages turns and parking. The driver must stay attentive and be ready to take over at any moment. Tesla currently has around 1.3 million paying FSD customers globally, according to TechCrunch.

Pricing is €99 per month, or €49 per month for existing Enhanced Autopilot subscribers. A one-time purchase option exists but closes on May 21, 2026, across most of Europe.

The UK picture

UK drivers are in a separate queue entirely. Post-Brexit, the UK operates its own GB Type Approval framework, which gives regulators flexibility to move independently of the EU — potentially faster, but there is no confirmed timeline. Right-hand-drive validation also needs to be completed before any launch. Analysts tracking the process, via FSD UK Tracker, suggest mid-to-late 2026 as a realistic window, though Tesla has made no official commitment.