Tesla is increasing pressure on European regulators to approve its supervised Full Self-Driving software across the European Union.
The company has used public messaging, regulatory contacts and safety data to argue that delays are preventing drivers from accessing technology it says can reduce crashes.
Tesla presented an evidence dashboard to national regulators and has promoted real-world driving figures from countries that already permit limited use of the system.
Traffic-safety researchers have questioned whether the company’s comparisons adequately account for road type, driver behaviour, weather and other factors affecting accident rates.
A European safety organisation has separately urged governments to reject approval while concerns remain about features that may allow vehicles to exceed posted speed limits.
The technology requires driver supervision and has not been approved as a fully autonomous driving system, despite the commercial name used by Tesla.
Several European countries have granted or recognised provisional approvals, but a decision allowing deployment throughout the bloc is not expected before December.
The dispute highlights the challenge regulators face when weighing rapid innovation against consistent safety evidence and common rules across European roads.
Sources: Reuters; Financial Times; Electrive.
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