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Tesla owners approved to use self-driving features in Netherlands, a first for Europe

April 11, 2026 / 10:00 AM EDT / CBS/AFP

Tesla owners approved to use self-driving features in Netherlands, a first for Europe

TL;DR

  • The Netherlands is the first European country to approve Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature.
  • Drivers must remain attentive and in control of the vehicle while using the system.
  • The RDW agency confirmed the system has been tested for over 18 months.
  • This approval aligns the Netherlands with the usage of the feature in the United States.
  • Tesla's European subsidiary announced the feature will roll out shortly in the Netherlands.
  • The RDW clarified that FSD Supervised is a driver assistance system, not full self-driving.
  • The decision requires authorization from the European Commission for EU-wide validity.
  • Tesla sales have faced challenges in Europe due to Elon Musk's political activism and competition from Chinese manufacturers.