Tesla receives temporary approval for Full Self-Driving in Denmark

Denmark’s Road Traffic Authority (Færdselsstyrelsen) granted a temporary approval for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver‑assist system, making Denmark the fourth European nation – after the Netherlands, Lithuania and Estonia – to allow the technology. The decision was based on a detailed technical assessment and follows the safety framework used by the Dutch regulator, rather than waiting for a EU‑wide certification.

The system remains a Level 2+ driver‑assist feature; drivers must keep hands on the wheel and stay ready to intervene. It is offered to owners of Tesla vehicles equipped with “Hardware 4” (produced from 2023) as a subscription of €99 per month (or €49 for existing Autopilot‑Plus users), replacing the earlier €7,500 upfront fee. The approval is temporary; once the European Commission grants a common homologation, the authorization could automatically apply across all EU member states, potentially including France.

Denmark had previously raised concerns about the system’s behavior in icy conditions and speed‑limit compliance, but the new authorization signals a shift toward national approvals for autonomous‑driving software while EU‑wide rules are still under development.