US EditionAmid Tesla Self Driving's European Expansion Buzz, Dutch Auto Regulator RDW Responds: 'Safety Is Paramount' - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
- On Sunday, Tesla Europe & Middle East posted on X claiming RDW had "committed" to grant Netherlands National approval in February 2026, but RDW denied promising approval and said only a demonstration window is scheduled.
- Under EU rules, Regulation 2018/858 allows exemptions, and Tesla must complete RDW type-approval including controlled on-road testing before the Netherlands can submit an exemption request to the European Commission.
- Tesla says it has spent more than 12 months working with European regulators, reporting over 1 million kilometers of testing across 17 countries while FSD Supervised requires a $8,000 upgrade and driver supervision.
- Because road safety is the RDW's top priority, the regulator asked the public to stop contacting customer service, noting it will not influence approval and national approval could lead to EU recognition.
- Despite investor optimism, past timelines and regulatory probes keep skepticism high, even as the AI5 chip debuts next year and Melius values autonomy as a $7 trillion sector.
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Tesla celebrated a coming FSD win in Europe — then a regulator said not so fast
Tesla needs the Dutch regulator RDW’s approval to roll out more widely in Europe. CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images Tesla said that the Dutch regulator RDW had “committed to granting” FSD approval “in February 2026.” In a response, RDW said that the agency had set goals with Tesla for February — but that it’s not yet clear if Tesla will meet them. RDW’s rebuffing of Tesla’s enthusiasm is just another hurdle in Tesla’s winding road to EU …
Tesla celebrated a coming FSD win in Europe — then a regulator said not so fast
Tesla needs the Dutch regulator RDW's approval to roll out more widely in Europe.CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesTesla said that the Dutch regulator RDW had "committed to granting" FSD approval "in February 2026."In a response, RDW said that the agency had set goals with Tesla for February — but that it's not yet clear if Tesla will meet them.RDW's rebuffing of Tesla's enthusiasm is just another hurdle in Tesla's winding road to EU appro…
Tesla self-drive cars look for EU approval for 2026
Tesla’s push for Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised in Europe is gaining momentum, with the company eagerly looking forward to February 2026 for initial approval through the Netherlands’ RDW authority. The RDW is the equivalent road authority to the DGT in Spain or the MoT in the UK. The step is hoped will lead to mutual recognition across the European Union, unlocking advanced driving autonomy… Source
Amid Tesla Self Driving's European Expansion Buzz, Dutch Auto Regulator RDW Responds: 'Safety Is Paramount' - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Amid buzz surrounding Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Full Self-Driving system's expansion into Europe, the region's safety regulator has responded. RDW Says Tesla Working On February 2026 FSD Demo In an official statement released on Monday, the RDW (Netherlands Vehicle Authority) stated that the EV giant had a schedule in place through which "Tesla is expected to demonstrate in February 2026 that FSD Supervised meets the required standards," RDW sa…
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