Tesla’s “Misleading” Numbers
Swedish and Dutch regulators accused Tesla of submitting misleading safety data for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, which the company claimed made its vehicles ten times safer than human-driven cars. The European Transport Safety Council called the US-derived data unreliable, raising concerns as the EU prepares to vote on approving FSD across the region, with individual countries like Greece having the authority to grant approvals independently.
European regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands have accused Tesla of providing misleading safety data for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. The data, submitted to support broader approval for FSD, claimed Tesla vehicles with the system were ten times safer than those driven by humans. Reuters found these claims exaggerated after conducting its own testing. The issue stems from Tesla’s comparison of FSD-equipped vehicles to a broader US car fleet, which includes older models lacking advanced safety features. The European Transport Safety Council labeled the US-provided data as unreliable, particularly for Swedish regulators. The EU body responsible for approving FSD will vote on its approval for use across the region, though individual countries like Greece can approve it independently. This development marks a setback for Tesla, as competitors like Google’s Waymo argue their self-driving technology is superior. Meanwhile, China has already approved self-driving cars domestically, though their approval outside China remains uncertain. The US approval process for self-driving technology operates on a city-by-city basis, further complicating Tesla’s efforts. Chinese electric vehicles also face trade barriers, including tariffs. The competition in self-driving technology remains fierce, with significant financial rewards for industry leaders in this critical automotive innovation.
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