Tesla’s supervised self-driving system moves closer to Danish approval

Tesla owners in Denmark may be able to use the company’s advanced FSD Supervised self-driving software as early as this year, following Dutch regulatory approval, industry group FDM has told public broadcaster DR.

The Netherlands recently authorised Tesla’s system after 18 months of testing, though it requires a human driver to remain alert and ready to intervene—without needing to touch the wheel or pedals. Tesla is now seeking broader EU-wide approval, which could extend to Denmark.

“We could easily see this happening after the summer holidays if everything goes smoothly,” said Torben Lund Kudsk, FDM’s political director. He described the development as “both exciting, fascinating, and slightly concerning”, warning that many Danish Teslas could activate the feature via a simple software update—shifting responsibility overnight.

### “Like a very pleasant taxi driver”
During a test drive in Aarhus, Jyllands-Posten motor editor Christian Schacht called the experience “incredibly relaxing”, comparing it to a “well-calibrated taxi driver”. The car automatically yielded to a pedestrian who appeared to consider crossing, demonstrating its predictive capabilities.

Mads Rørvig, CEO of industry group Mobility Denmark, called the technology “mindblowing” after testing it, noting that Ford and Mercedes are also advancing similar systems in Denmark. He expects Dutch approval to pave the way for EU-wide adoption, as is standard for such certifications.

### Safety concerns persist
While proponents argue the system could reduce congestion—by smoothing inconsistent human driving—and improve road safety over time, critics warn of risks. FDM cautioned that high-profile accidents could erode public trust, though Rørvig countered that self-driving systems “will become significantly safer than human drivers” as they learn.

“You can’t zone out,” stressed Kudsk. “Drivers must stay fully responsible—legally and financially—ready to take over in an instant.”