TSLA Stock Edges Up After-Hours On First FSD Approval In Europe

• Tesla’s FSD, short for full self driving software, is a driver assistance technology to automate several driving tasks.
• Tesla is now eyeing approval for FSD in more European countries. 
• In June 2025, Tesla CEO Elon Musk highlighted the demand for Tesla vehicles in the Netherlands and expressed optimism for FSD approval in the country driving up sales significantly.

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) shares edged up 0.7% after hours on Friday after the EV maker announced that it has procured its first approval for its driver assistance software in Europe.

“FSD Supervised has been approved in the Netherlands & will begin rolling out in the country shortly!” the company said in a post on X. “We're excited to bring FSD Supervised to more European countries soon.”

Tesla’s FSD, short for full self driving software, is a driver assistance technology to automate several driving tasks. The system still requires active driver supervision, though Tesla has voiced optimism for the technology solving vehicle autonomy in due time. According to the company’s last update in January, FSD has 1.1 million paid customers globally.

FSD Pricing And Expansion Efforts

“This driver assistance system has been extensively researched and tested for over a year and a half on our test track and on public roads. Safety is paramount for the RDW. Proper use of this driver assistance system makes a positive contribution to road safety,” Netherlands vehicle authority, that approved FSD, wrote in a statement.

Tesla’s website in the Netherlands now shows that customers can either buy a monthly subscription for the technology for €99 ($116.14) a month or make a one time purchase for €7,500.

In June 2025, Tesla CEO Elon Musk highlighted the demand for Tesla vehicles in the Netherlands and expressed optimism for FSD approval in the country driving up sales significantly. In addition to Europe, Tesla is also eyeing approvals for the system in China.

How Did Retail Traders React?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment TSLA stock stayed within the ‘bearish’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘high’ levels.

TSLA stock has gained 38% over the past 12 months.

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