Overview
- The Netherlands’ RDW clarified it has not committed to approving Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and has only scheduled a February 2026 session for Tesla to demonstrate compliance.
- The agency asked Tesla drivers and supporters to stop contacting it about the issue, saying such outreach consumes staff time and will have no influence on the decision.
- Tesla’s European X account had stated RDW was committed to granting national approval in February 2026 and urged fans to thank the regulator via its contact page.
- Approval in the Netherlands is viewed as a potential gateway to wider European recognition, yet both the timeline and the outcome remain uncertain.
- Tesla continues to press for faster clearance, with Elon Musk encouraging customer pressure, ongoing hiring of Vehicle Operators in Europe, and recent FSD expansion to markets such as South Korea.