autoevolution.com·May 22, 2026
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) was unexpectedly approved in Lithuania after its earlier approval in the Netherlands, catching the company off guard as it hadn't prepared the necessary software update for the new market.
The unexpected approval of Tesla FSD in Lithuania, despite Tesla not being prepared with a corresponding software update, highlights the importance of agile regulatory and market response strategies in the autonomous vehicle sector. This scenario suggests that stakeholders should anticipate and prepare for rapid regulatory changes across different markets to capitalize effectively on emerging opportunities.