Tesla FSD Approved in 6 European Countries; Starlink Likely for Peru Satellite Internet

This test was based on data collected from real roads, not just demonstration videos. This is interpreted as Tesla's polite pressure strategy for FSD approval in the European market.

The permit period is two years, until November 2027, and as of June this year, there are approximately 30 official fleets in operation. These operating vehicles have driven 275,471 km with zero serious accidents, proving their safety.

After the Dutch Road Transport Agency RDW first granted temporary approval on April 10, 2026, Lithuania, Estonia, Denmark, and Belgium approved FSD supervised mode by mutually recognizing the Dutch certification. Slovenia became the sixth country to approve it on September 7, and 70,000 users in five EU countries are driving over 1 million km daily. Tesla emphasizes that the likelihood of an accident is 4.1 times lower with FSD use compared to manual driving.

Tesla has unveiled a new 'Accordion Supercharger.' These chargers are installed in an accordion-like folding and unfolding manner, with the power box and charger assembled as one unit at the factory and loaded onto a truck. Upon arrival at the site, they expand sideways between parking spaces, connect to power lines, and complete installation, which is optimized for placement between curbless parking spots.

Tesla announced that the Accordion Supercharger allows 16 charging stalls per truck during Supercharger installation. This reduces installation costs by 20% and shortens installation time with immediate on-site commissioning. Furthermore, on-site construction variables are eliminated, stabilizing quality, and improved installation efficiency is expected to facilitate securing small and medium-sized commercial sites, accelerating network expansion.

Tesla has aggressively expanded its Supercharger network not just by increasing the number of chargers, but by revolutionizing charger manufacturing and installation methods. Even after the entire Supercharger team was disbanded in April 2024, the network continued to evolve by focusing on process simplification and efficiency rather than manpower investment. Currently, the number of charging stations and utilization rates worldwide remain stable compared to competing networks.

The first Accordion Supercharger unveiled by Tesla is a mobile charging facility manufactured in a factory and can be installed directly in a parking space. It can load 16 charging stalls on one truck, and the installation cost is about 20% cheaper than existing methods. It is expected to usher in an era of immediate parking lot charging, as it is easy to operate and expand immediately with just a truck and a crane.

Peru's Ministry of Education announced plans to provide internet to approximately 40,054 public schools without internet access using satellite internet. These are regions that faced technical limitations due to the excessive cost of laying wired networks in the complex terrain of the Andes Mountains and the Amazon. The project involves installing solar panels and generators alongside satellite internet, aiming for 65% completion by the end of 2027 and 100% by 2028.

Analysis overwhelmingly suggests that Starlink is likely to win the bid for Peru's Ministry of Education project. The low installation cost of 6,041 soles per school is significantly cheaper than the average of 18,184 soles for other existing connection methods. Other providers like Eutelsat or OneWeb lack self-installation kits for regular schools, and while there has been no official government announcement, industry and telecommunications publications report a definitive atmosphere favoring Starlink.

Argentina approved a contract in early September for Starlink to donate equipment and 24 months of service to 6,000 schools (valued at approximately $21.87 million). Paraguay installed 1,600 kits in rural hospitals and schools through its state-owned telecommunications company Copaco, and Bolivia plans to install 5,000 antennas in conjunction with its state-owned Entel.

However, the Ministry of Education countered by pointing out that these regions are remote areas lacking base stations altogether. Installing 4G or 5G requires setting up base stations and extending fiber optic cables or microwaves, which incurs immense costs and time. Therefore, satellite internet is concluded to be the most economical and realistic alternative for remote schools.