EU Safety Concerns Threaten Musk’s $1 Trillion FSD Pay While UK Sales Jump 62%
EU regulators in the Netherlands and Scandinavia flagged safety issues with Tesla’s FSD technology in icy conditions and phone-use circumvention, risking Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay linked to 10 million subscriptions and 1 million robotaxis. Tesla’s UK deliveries rose 62% in April, but Spain and Norway sales fell over 45%.
1. European Regulators Flag FSD Safety Issues
Regulators in the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Finland have raised concerns over Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system, citing poor performance on icy roads, tendencies to exceed speed limits and features that allow drivers to circumvent phone-use restrictions. These safety flags could force Tesla to modify FSD software or face bans in key European markets.
2. Musk’s Pay Package Tied to FSD Targets
Elon Musk’s $1 trillion compensation relies on Tesla achieving 10 million active FSD subscriptions and deploying 1 million robotaxis globally. Delays or regulatory setbacks in Europe may jeopardize reaching these milestones within the required timeframe, putting a significant portion of Musk’s pay at risk.
3. Mixed European Sales Trends
In April, Tesla’s UK deliveries surged 62%, extending a recovery trend, while France saw a 112% increase and the Netherlands grew 23%. However, sales in Spain plunged 47% and Norway fell 61%, underscoring uneven demand and competitive pressures across the region.