Tesla FSD Beta Closer to Launching in Europe Following New UNECE Regulation

FSD Beta Headed for Europe

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Tesla is entering the next phase of autonomous driving in Europe. A significant development regarding regulation on driver control assistance systems (DCAS) at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) paves the way for Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta program on the continent.

BREAKING NEWS
The new UNECE DCAS regulation was adopted a few minutes ago. Once it enters force later this year, Tesla will finally be able to expand its FSD beta to Europe and other parts of the world! 🎉

— Scrais (@Scrin_Mais) March 6, 2024

The information was shared by Scrais on X, who tagged Not a Tesla App. The X user was the first to alert us of DCAS being added to the March meeting agenda in Geneva.

The Dawn of a New Era

Scrais had been listening to the UNECE meeting and posted: "The new UNECE DCAS regulation opens doors for @Tesla's FSD beta in Europe! … With this significant milestone, let's accelerate discussing Tesla's expansion across Europe. The future of mobility awaits.”

It seems the process has accelerated, as the provisions were a late addition to the 192nd session of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations, which hinted at an accelerated timeline for discussions around autonomous driving technologies in Europe.

The DCAS regulation aims to standardize advanced driver assistance technologies, ensuring safety and reliability while fitting within the SAE level 2 automation category. This aligns perfectly with Tesla’s FSD system, which requires constant driver supervision while providing advanced control of the vehicle through complicated road situations.

What Will FSD be in Europe

Adopting the DCAS regulation is a green light for Tesla to start planning to get FSD beta rolling on the streets in Europe, a process the company has been engaged with for an unknown length of time. A few days ago, a Tesla Model X was spotted in Germany equipped with what appears to be equipment to prepare for autonomous driving.

Tesla FSD Validation Vehicle seen in Munich, Germany 👀

FSD Beta in Europe soon?! 🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/FsNEjaFxzh

— Nic Cruz Patane (@niccruzpatane) February 29, 2024

But this won’t happen tomorrow. As we know, it takes time for government regulations to move through. Scrais explained that “the Secretary-General of the United Nations needs to communicate the agreement. Once this happens, we have to wait six months until the regulation enters force. Considering the timeline and required waiting period, late September or early October is realistic.”

Tesla’s FSD beta, under the new DCAS guidelines, will provide clear interfaces and guidelines to keep drivers informed and engaged at all times. This will address concerns about overreliance and misuse of autonomous driving systems. This strategic move could also enable the re-enablement of certain Autopilot features previously restricted in the region.

A special thanks to Scrais for sharing this crucial update, highlighting a hopeful leap forward for Tesla and the automotive industry.

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Tesla Increases Robotaxi Fare Fee, Up from $4.20

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The introductory price for Tesla’s Robotaxi Network has finally been updated. In a post on X, Elon Musk confirmed that the new fare would be rolling out to complement the new Robotaxi geofence expansion.

This change marks the first adjustment to Tesla’s fares since the initial $4.20 launch price 23 days ago. While the price increase may seem significant in terms of percentages, when compared to other options in the ride-hailing area, it is still drastically cheaper.

But the price is now a princely $6.90, as foretold in the prophecy 😂

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 14, 2025

Context Matters

Robotaxi currently operates on a simple, flat-rate model. The new $6.90 fare gets you a ride to anywhere within the recently expanded geofence.

So far, this is the opposite approach compared to other services, such as Waymo or traditional ride-sharing options like Uber and Lyft. All these services use dynamic pricing based on distance, time of day, and demand. A comparable trip on any one of these services could cost anywhere from $30 to $65, and potentially even higher during peak hours.

That doesn’t even include the tip fees for human drivers either - another win for Robotaxi (can you tip a Robotaxi?).

Even with the adjustment, the flat $6.90 fare remains less than half the price of a typical competing ride, making Robotaxi the most affordable point-to-point transportation option in Austin, aside from mass transit, for now.

A “Maturing” Service

The price change, moving from one meme-worthy number to another, is a sign that Robotaxi is finally graduating from its initial pilot phase. Following the first major expansion of the service area, this adjustment is a logical next step towards finding a more sustainable flat price.

While the new fare is a 65% increase over the old fare, the key takeaway is that it is still far cheaper than other options, and still just as meme-worthy. Tesla is aiming to have its early access riders complete as many rides as possible during these early months, and this pricing is still very reflective of that.

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Tesla Updates Robotaxi App Again: Walking Directions, Destination Editing and More

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Alongside the major expansion of the Robotaxi Network service area in Austin, Tesla has also rolled out a fairly significant upgrade to the Robotaxi app, helping address user feedback with more quality-of-life features.

These updates are primarily focused on polishing the user experience, helping to make the process of hailing and completing a ride smoother and more intuitive. For now, the app is still available to early-access users only.

Tesla has added three key features to this update, and while they aren’t as exciting as a public FSD update, they’re still a good step towards a better Robotaxi experience for everyone.

Walking Directions

First up is that the Robotaxi app now provides walking directions to your selected pickup point. Since pickups aren’t exactly at your location, this makes it easier to get to your designated pickup area. The previous Robotaxi app update added the ability to change your pickup location, but with directions now to your pickup spot, you now have a clean overview of your entire route, the walking and car portion.

Edit Destination

Next is in-trip destination editing. Things change, and sometimes your destination can change too. Now, the Robotaxi app supports the ability to change the trip destination after booking has already been completed. Having the flexibility to change destinations is important, as it helps bring the experience of Robotaxi closer to traditional taxi and ride-hailing platforms.

Destination Closing Soon

Finally, the app now checks the opening hours of your intended destination, much like the in-car navigation does. If your destination is closed or will be closed shortly after your estimated arrival time, the app will now make this clear when you’re selecting a destination.

This screen shot shows the new @robotaxi app addition of information about your destination, particularly if the location is closed and when it will open!

Nice addition! pic.twitter.com/0k5OYef3X5

— Joe Tegtmeyer 🚀 🤠🛸😎 (@JoeTegtmeyer) July 14, 2025

The last item in Tesla’s release notes for this update is that the Robotaxi service area is now larger, covering approximately 42 square miles, up from the previous service area of about 19 square miles.

This Robotaxi app update is version 25.7.5 and Tesla’s official release notes state:

• Extends to a larger service area

• Walking directions to pickup and your final destination

• Search results show if a destination closes near arrival time

• Edit your destination after booking

This is the second update to the Robotaxi app. As Tesla expands its operational footprint and adds more vehicles and more users, these improvements to the app will be ever more necessary.

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