Dutch regulator RDW approved Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving (FSD) after an 18‑month review that logged over a million miles (1.6 million km) on EU roads, 13,000 ride‑alongs and extensive documentation. RDW deemed the system safe when used properly and will brief other European regulators this week. A later vote could make the approval EU‑wide, but Tesla needs 15 of the 27 member states to sign off.

Some regulators remain uneasy. A Swedish official expressed surprise that FSD can be programmed to exceed speed limits and warned the name might mislead consumers. A Finnish counterpart asked whether hands‑free driving should be allowed on icy 80 km/h roads and raised concerns about large‑animal collisions, recalling the notorious moose test. Tesla has been lobbying Swedish officials to mirror the Dutch decision before any documents were reviewed.

The Technical Committee will meet in July and again in October, where a formal vote could grant EU‑wide clearance if the required threshold is met. Approval would let drivers across Europe access hands‑free capability, but skeptics argue the safety data remains thin, especially for winter conditions. Ultimately, the outcome will dictate whether Tesla’s FSD can scale beyond the Netherlands.