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Netherlands Approves Tesla's Full Self-Driving Feature, Boosts Sales

4/13/2026

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The Netherlands becomes the first European country to approve Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) after 18 months of testing by the Dutch vehicle authority RDW.
The approval lets drivers operate hands-free under supervision and remain legally responsible for their actions.
RDW plans EU-wide approval, which requires majority backing from member states.
The rollout could boost European Tesla sales, with a €99 per month subscription or €7,500 upfront.

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The Netherlands becomes the first European country to approve Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) after 18 months of testing by the Dutch vehicle authority RDW.
The approval lets drivers operate hands-free under supervision and remain legally responsible for their actions.
RDW plans EU-wide approval, which requires majority backing from member states.
The rollout could boost European Tesla sales, with a €99 per month subscription or €7,500 upfront.