TSLA Stock Edges Up On Hopes For EU-Wide FSD Approval

• FSD was approved in the Netherlands on Friday, marking a first for the software in Europe.
• RDW’s general ‌manager of type approvals Bernd van Nieuwenhoven did not provide a timeline for when the Netherlands will formally request for an EU-wide approval. 
• The process for EU-wide approval will require majority assent from ‌a ⁠European Commission committee.

Shares of Tesla Inc. (TSLA) edged up 1.3% on Monday on reports that the Dutch vehicle authority RDW is looking at European Union-wide approval for Tesla’s full self-driving driver assistance software after approving it in the Netherlands last week.

Reuters reported on Monday, citing Bernd van Nieuwenhoven, RDW’s general ‌manager of type approvals, that the agency has already notified the European Commission of its plan. Van Nieuwenhoven did not provide a timeline for when the Netherlands will formally request for an EU-wide approval.

FSD was approved in the Netherlands on Friday, marking a first for the software in Europe.

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

"If it is good enough ​for the Netherlands, it is good enough for Europe," Van Nieuwenhoven reportedly said in an interview to Reuters. Van Nieuwenhoven is reportedly confident that FSD could be used safely on all roads in the Netherlands, including Amsterdam.

Tesla’s FSD In Europe

Tesla’s FSD 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.

The process for EU-wide approval will require majority assent from ‌a ⁠European Commission committee. Individual countries may, however, decide on their own account to allow the technology, Reuters noted.

According to Van ⁠Nieuwenhoven, the Dutch version of FSD will have differences with the version approved in the U.S. due to ​the differing regulatory processes.

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 around TSLA stock rose from ‘bearish’ to ‘neutral’ territory over the past 24 hours, while message volume stayed at ‘high’ levels.

TSLA stock has gained about 40% over the past 12 months.  

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