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Tesla Eyes Regulatory Approval for Full Self-Driving in Europe, China

1/23/2026

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Tesla expects regulatory approval for its driver-supervised Full Self-Driving system in Europe and China next month, per Elon Musk, Tesla CEO.
The approval would expand Tesla's software revenue as vehicle registrations declined 11.4% in 2025.
Musk announced the news at Davos, highlighting new revenue streams in major EV markets.
Europe remains a regulatory hurdle due to stringent safety standards, while investors await Tesla's January 28, 2025 earnings report.

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Tesla expects regulatory approval for its driver-supervised Full Self-Driving system in Europe and China next month, per Elon Musk, Tesla CEO.
The approval would expand Tesla's software revenue as vehicle registrations declined 11.4% in 2025.
Musk announced the news at Davos, highlighting new revenue streams in major EV markets.
Europe remains a regulatory hurdle due to stringent safety standards, while investors await Tesla's January 28, 2025 earnings report.