Tesla has begun passenger ride-alongs for Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Italy, France, and Germany, allowing the public to observe the system in real-world conditions. The program aims to build trust ahead of potential regulatory approvals in Europe. It involves free sessions through December, with Tesla teams demonstrating navigation in city streets, roundabouts, and highways.
Tesla kicked off the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) ride-along program in Italy, France, and Germany, as detailed on the company's event pages. Participants ride as non-driving observers to witness FSD handling urban streets firsthand. The initiative arrives ahead of a potential early 2026 Dutch regulatory approval that could enable an EU-wide rollout for FSD.
Tesla's announcement on X via its official Europe & Middle East account invites people to 'ride along in the passenger seat to experience how it handles real-world traffic & the most stressful parts of daily driving, making the roads safer for all.' Sign-ups are available through localized pages for free slots until December, with Tesla teams piloting vehicles through city streets, roundabouts, and highways. 'Be one of the first to experience Full Self-Driving (Supervised) from the passenger seat. Our team will take you along as a passenger and show you how Full Self-Driving (Supervised) works under real-world road conditions,' Tesla wrote. 'Discover how it reacts to live traffic and masters the most stressful parts of driving to make the roads safer for you and others. Come join us to learn how we are moving closer to a fully autonomous future.'
This program serves as a tool to build trust among car buyers and commuters toward FSD Unsupervised. FSD (Supervised) is already available in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and partially in China, where it has been positively received for easing driving tasks and long trips. It also enhances safety, as shown when a Tesla on FSD safely handled an apparent meteorite impact in Australia.
In parallel, Tesla is hiring ADAS Test Operators in France, Germany, and Italy for ride-alongs and data collection to meet UNECE type-approval requirements. These roles, in cities like Munich, Turin, and Paris, focus on validating FSD in diverse European driving environments, aligning with Elon Musk's projection for approval by the first quarter of 2025. The efforts support the evolving DCAS regulation, allowing system-initiated maneuvers under supervision.
