Tesla FSD software may not be approved by EU regulator after all

Tesla recently announced that the Dutch regulator RDW would approve its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system for use in the Netherlands by February 2026, a key milestone for expanding FSD availability across Europe. Tesla encouraged supporters to thank RDW for the anticipated approval. However, RDW clarified that Tesla is only scheduled to demonstrate the FSD Supervised system in February, and the regulator has not yet committed to granting approval. RDW emphasized that safety remains its top priority and that the timeline for approval is uncertain. Tesla’s FSD Supervised is an advanced driver assistance system available as an $8,000 upgrade to the standard Autopilot, offering features like automated steering and lane changes on highways and surface streets. Despite its name, FSD is not fully autonomous and requires drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and remain attentive at all times. Currently, FSD is available in several countries including the U.S., Canada, China, and Australia, but regulatory approval in Europe remains