Tesla Completes 5,000 km FSD Testing in Flanders as Belgium Advances Toward Approval

Tesla has completed the required 5,000 km of supervised FSD testing on public roads in the Flanders region of Belgium. The full dossier has now been handed over to the administration of Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder for review and advice on homologation.

Testing Milestone Reached

As part of the fast-track evaluation process using the Dutch RDW provisional type approval, Tesla conducted extensive supervised testing on Flemish public roads. The 5,000 km threshold has now been met, marking a key step toward potential national homologation in Belgium.

This follows the earlier authorisation granted by the Flemish government for supervised FSD testing as a fast-track route to approval.

Next Steps: Review and Homologation Advice

Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder announced that the completed test file is now with her administration for formal review and advice. However, the process is still pending receipt of the complete homologation file from the Dutch RDW authority.

“The 5000 kilometers for Tesla FSD have been driven. The file is now with my administration for advice. Unfortunately, we still haven’t received the complete homologation file from @RDWnl Netherlands.”

— Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder

Belgium operates under a federal-regional structure for vehicle approvals, with the Flemish region taking the lead on road testing and evaluation in this case. The federal FOD Mobiliteit (Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport) remains involved in the overall type approval process.

Path Toward EU Approval

With this progress, Belgium is positioned as a potential fourth EU country to authorise Tesla FSD (Supervised) after the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Estonia. The fast-track approach leverages the Dutch RDW approval under UN Regulation 171 and mutual recognition principles within the EU.

Once the full RDW file is received and the Flemish administration provides its advice, Belgium could move quickly to formal homologation, allowing supervised FSD to be activated for eligible vehicles.

Current Status and Outlook

Belgium remains one of the more advanced EU markets for Tesla FSD Supervised, with testing now complete in Flanders. The country continues to await the complete documentation from the Netherlands while the regional review proceeds. Tesla owners in Belgium can expect further updates as the homologation process advances. Subscribe to the mailing list for updates.