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Dutch Regulator Sets February 2026 Test for Tesla FSD in Europe as Approval Claim Disputed

Approval will hinge on a February safety demonstration, not a precommitment.

Overview

  • The Netherlands' RDW says Tesla is scheduled to demonstrate that FSD (Supervised) meets required standards in February 2026, after which the agency expects to decide.
  • RDW refuted Tesla’s claim that it had committed to grant Netherlands national approval and reiterated that road safety is the priority.
  • The regulator asked the public to stop contacting its offices about FSD, noting such messages burden customer service and do not influence the process.
  • Tesla is pursuing a national exemption in the Netherlands that other EU states could recognize, potentially followed by a Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles vote for EU‑wide authorization.
  • Regulatory scrutiny continues globally as owners in South Korea report FSD activation and the U.S. NHTSA investigates 2.88 million FSD‑equipped Teslas over safety reports.