Tesla Full Self-Driving Finally Approved in Europe After Years of Waiting
Dutch regulators approved Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature on April 10, making it the first full EU-wide regulatory clearance for the self-driving technology. Tesla says the feature lets its cars drive themselves almost anywhere with human supervision required.
The Dutch vehicle authority RDW granted Tesla type approval for FSD Supervised on April 10, marking a major breakthrough for the electric car company in Europe. The approval allows Tesla cars to drive themselves in most situations while requiring a human driver to stay alert and ready to take control.
Tesla submitted thousands of pages of documentation and ran thousands of test scenarios to win approval. The company also conducted dozens of safety studies and gave demos to regulators from almost every EU country to prove the technology works safely on Europe's complex roads.
European Tesla owners have been waiting years for this feature, which has been available in the United States. The approval in the Netherlands serves as a gateway to the entire European Union market due to EU regulatory standards.
The software is still labeled as "Supervised," meaning drivers must pay attention and be ready to take over at any time. But Tesla's extensive testing and localization work suggests the company is confident the technology can handle European driving conditions.
This opens the door for Tesla's self-driving cars across all of Europe this summer. If you own a Tesla in Europe or are thinking of buying one, you may soon get access to technology that can handle most of your driving.
Tesla plans a broader rollout across Europe this summer following the Dutch approval.
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