Tesla continues to showcase the capabilities of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Europe, with the latest video demonstrating a Tesla successfully navigating Swindon’s challenging Magic Roundabout. This roundabout, consisting of five smaller roundabouts arranged in a circle, is notoriously difficult to navigate due to its unique design.
In the video, a Tesla equipped with FSD effortlessly maneuvers through the Magic Roundabout, seamlessly transitioning from one roundabout to the next. Despite the complex layout of the junction, the Tesla appears to handle the situation with ease, giving way to other vehicles and smoothly navigating the roundabout multiple times.
This demonstration is part of Tesla’s ongoing efforts to showcase the capabilities of its FSD system in various challenging driving environments across Europe. From the Arc de Triomphe in Paris to the narrow streets of Rome, Tesla is highlighting the system’s ability to handle complex driving scenarios with ease.
However, while Tesla continues to showcase the capabilities of FSD in Europe, regulatory approval for public use of the system is still pending. It remains unclear when FSD will be officially available for European drivers to use on public roads.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has expressed frustration over the delay in regulatory approval for FSD in Europe. During Tesla’s recent Q2 earnings call, Musk stated that he was confident FSD would transition from Supervised to Unsupervised mode by the end of the year. However, the timeline for FSD’s public release in Europe remains uncertain.
As Tesla works towards making FSD available to European drivers, the company is emphasizing its transition from an electric car manufacturer to a self-driving, robotics, and artificial intelligence company. FSD is a crucial component of Tesla’s mission to revolutionize the automotive industry, but regulatory hurdles continue to delay its widespread adoption.
Overall, Tesla’s successful navigation of Swindon’s Magic Roundabout demonstrates the capabilities of its FSD system in handling complex driving scenarios. As Tesla awaits regulatory approval for FSD in Europe, drivers eagerly anticipate the opportunity to experience the benefits of automated driving on public roads.