The Netherlands has become the first European country to approve Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised system, following earlier regulatory discussions and a demonstration in early 2026. RDW, the Dutch vehicle regulatory authority, granted type approval after over 1.5 years of extensive testing. Tesla plans to roll out the driver assistance feature shortly.
Tesla Europe announced that its Full Self-Driving Supervised system received approval from the Netherlands' RDW, marking the European debut of the technology after prior tensions, including a November 2025 dispute over Tesla's claim of a firm approval commitment. The rollout is set to begin soon in the country. RDW confirmed the type approval on its website, noting that the system underwent more than one and a half years of examination and testing on test tracks and public roads. Officials described it as a positive contribution to road safety, though they emphasized it is not truly self-driving, with the driver remaining fully responsible and in control at all times.
This approval represents Tesla's first regulatory green light for Full Self-Driving Supervised in Europe. RDW indicated that the decision could pave the way for admittance in other European Union member states. Tesla has been expanding its automated driving features globally, including efforts in Europe and China outlined in a 2024 roadmap.
Meanwhile, the company's software faces ongoing scrutiny from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is investigating collisions involving Full Self-Driving Supervised in low-visibility conditions.
