Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) program is accelerating across Europe, with Spain emerging as a key testing hub under the country’s new ES-AV framework program. Based on information posted by the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), it appears that Tesla is already busy testing FSD in the country. Spain’s ES-AV framework Spain’s DGT launched the ES-AV Program in July 2025 to standardize testing for automated vehicles from prototypes to pre-homologation stages. The DGT described the purpose of the program on its official website. "The program is designed to complement and enhance oversight, regulation, research, and transparency efforts, as well as to support innovation and advancements in automotive technology and industry. This framework also aims to capitalize on the opportunity to position Spain as a pioneer and leader in automated vehicle technology, seeking to provide solutions that help overcome or alleviate certain shortcomings or negative externalities of the current transportation system," the DGT wrote. The program identifies three testing phases based on technological maturity and the scope of a company’s operations. Each phase has a set of minimum eligibility requirements, and applicants must indicate which phase they wish to participate in, at least based on their specific technological development. BREAKING — The European FSD train is charging ahead fast 🇪🇸⚡ Spain made a new legal framework and gives the green light for nationwide FSD testing! The regulatory document entered into force in July 2025. Tesla has unlimited Spain-wide testing approval for 19 vehicles and is... [rest of the content remains the same]
