Tesla’s push to expand Full Self-Driving (FSD) beyond North America may be about to take another step forward, but not in Europe. On Thursday a senior official with the Israeli government suggested the software’s public rollout in that country is imminent.
The comment came from Israel’s Minister of Transport and Road Safety, Miri Regev, responding to a post from Elon Musk promoting Tesla’s FSD technology with a short but telling message: “Coming soon…”.
Coming soon… https://t.co/ogxqWTEc7i
— מירי רגב (@regev_miri) March 26, 2026
The comment follows the Israeli government’s approval earlier this year allowing Tesla to begin supervised autonomous driving trials on public roads. That authorization, which took effect on February 1, allows for Tesla vehicles to operate using FSD (Supervised) as long as a driver remains behind the wheel, attentive and ready to intervene at any moment—consistent with how the system is deployed globally.
At that time, Regev framed the initiative as part of a broader push to position Israel at the forefront of transportation innovation. “Promoting trials in advanced vehicle technologies is part of the policy I am leading — creating an advanced ecosystem and smart regulation that enable innovation, safety, and growth,” she said.
The approval came after a detailed review led by Ministry Director General Moshe Ben Zaken, with participation from Tesla’s local leadership and government officials across multiple departments. According to Ben Zaken, Israel has been actively working to modernize its regulatory framework to accommodate rapidly evolving vehicle technologies, while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety.
“Israel already serves as a preferred testing ground for leading global automakers,” he noted, highlighting the country’s openness to innovation and its relatively agile regulatory environment.
Israel is also looking beyond allowing FSD on consumer vehicles. In late 2025, Ben Zaken suggested Israel could eventually host a Tesla robotaxi pilot, potentially making it one of the first markets outside the United States to test fully autonomous ride-hailing services.
While waiting for FSD to launch in Israel, Tesla has completed the final phase of FSD testing in the Netherlands and submitted all required documentation to the RDW, with regulatory approval now expected around April 10.
