Which Countries Will Directly Adopt the Dutch FSD Approval?
Updated: April 14, 2026
On April 10, 2026 the Netherlands’ RDW became the first EU country to grant official type approval for Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised).
While an EU-wide vote could happen as soon as May/June at the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles (TCMV), in the meantime, every single EU member state can now recognize the Dutch approval nationally via mutual recognition – no full re-testing required.
Enthusiasts on X have been flooding national regulators with questions, and the responses have been encouraging.
Here’s the live status for all 27 EU countries:
| Country | Regulatory Body | Stance on Direct RDW Adoption | Details / Official Quote or Summary | Source Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands 🇳🇱 | RDW | Adopted | Full national type approval granted April 10, 2026. Rollout started on HW4 cars (v2026.3.6). | Official RDW Statement |
| Belgium 🇧🇪 | FOD Mobiliteit / Minister Crucke | Strongly supportive | Federal administration letter strongly backs FSD but confusion from authorities on regional vs federal level. | @Himuo_Gamer / SPF Mobilité et Transports |
| Denmark 🇩🇰 | Færdselsstyrelsen | No conviction (confidential) | “We can neither confirm nor deny… cannot comment on processing another EU country’s type approval due to confidentiality. Will follow Tesla & RDW announcements.” | Screenshot of official reply |
| Sweden 🇸🇪 | Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) | No conviction / Analysis ongoing | “The analysis is still ongoing.” No timeline given (only ~1 working day since RDW approval). | Official reply screenshot |
| Ireland 🇮🇪 | NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland) | Requires Tesla to progress | The NSAI states they require Tesla to submit an application for approval under Article 39 | Email screenshots |
| Spain 🇪🇸 | DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) | Pending / Request sent | Formal letter sent requesting status, timeline, and promotion of mutual recognition for road safety. No reply yet. | Letter to DGT screenshot |
| Italy 🇮🇹 | Ministry of Transport / MIT | Cautious / Likely wait for EU | Ministry taking “cautious way” as they were not directly involved; waiting for May EU technical committee. | Public comments on cautious stance |
| Germany 🇩🇪 | KBA (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) | No public statement yet | Prior close cooperation with RDW noted; expected to fast-track national recognition (4-8 weeks typical). | |
| France 🇫🇷 | UTAC / Ministry of Transport / CNRV | Awaiting the vote in the European Commission | Expected to follow quickly via mutual recognition (major market). | Public comments via @TeslaStars |
| Austria 🇦🇹 | BMK / KBA equivalent | No public statement found | – | – |
| Bulgaria 🇧🇬 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Croatia 🇭🇷 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Cyprus 🇨🇾 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Czech Republic 🇨🇿 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Estonia 🇪🇪 | VTD | Under consideration | Tesla have reached out to the Estonian VTD | Public comments via @bartosz |
| Finland 🇫🇮 | Traficom | No public statement found | – | – |
| Greece 🇬🇷 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Hungary 🇭🇺 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Latvia 🇱🇻 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Lithuania 🇱🇹 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Luxembourg 🇱🇺 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Malta 🇲🇹 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Poland 🇵🇱 | Transportowego Dozoru Technicznego (TDT) | No public statement found | – | – |
| Portugal 🇵🇹 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Romania 🇷🇴 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Slovakia 🇸🇰 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
| Slovenia 🇸🇮 | – | No public statement found | – | – |
EU FSD Regulatory Summary
✅ Strongly Supportive / Fast Path Possible → Belgium
🤔 No Conviction / Confidential → Denmark, Sweden
📬 Pending Reply / Request Sent → Ireland, Spain
⚠️ Cautious – Likely Wait for EU Vote → Italy
❓ No Public Statement Yet → Germany, France + 18 others
What Happens Next?
The RDW has already notified the European Commission. A majority vote in May or June would make FSD Supervised available automatically across the entire EU.
But many countries can start rolling it out much sooner through mutual recognition. This table will update daily as more official replies arrive.
FAQs
Which countries in the European Union have officially approved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised)?
As of April 10, 2026, the Netherlands’ RDW became the first EU country to grant official type approval for Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised), and other countries are in various stages of regulatory review or mutual recognition.
What is the significance of the Dutch FSD approval for other EU countries?
The Dutch approval allows all EU member states to recognize it through mutual recognition, enabling Tesla’s FSD Supervised to be used in these countries without requiring full re-testing, pending formal approval or EU-wide vote.
What is the current status of approval across the 27 EU countries?
The approval status varies, with some countries like Belgium being strongly supportive and potentially fast-tracking approval, while others are still reviewing or awaiting official replies, and some have not yet made public statements.
What are the upcoming steps after the Dutch approval for Tesla’s FSD Supervised?
The European Commission has been notified by the RDW, and a majority vote expected in May or June could make FSD Supervised available across the entire EU, although many countries can implement it earlier through mutual recognition.
How can owners or enthusiasts stay informed about the approval status of Tesla’s FSD in their country?
Enthusiasts can subscribe to updates via the mailing list to receive instant notifications about their country’s approval status and stay ahead of regulatory developments.
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The Polish organ that should provide an update is the Transportowego Dozoru Technicznego (TDT)
Thanks, I have updated